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VN12 YFO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 120,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 105,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,916 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,128 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0

Pass 9 May 2018 61,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 40,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,133 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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VN12 YFO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 72,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 YFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 YFO registered?

VN12 YFO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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