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VN62 BGU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 BGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 121,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,497 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,758 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,949 miles

Emissions too clean/out ofrange for emission machine to pick up a reading

Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,949 miles

Emissions too clean/out ofrange for emission machine to pick up a reading

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VN62 BGU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 VN62 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN62 BGU?

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What year was VN62 BGU registered?

VN62 BGU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is VN62 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 BGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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