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VU12 KCV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,072 mi
Last recorded163,072 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 163,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,566 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,583 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 127,554 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,263 miles

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

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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VU12 KCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU12 KCV, 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 VU12 KCV registered?

VU12 KCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is VU12 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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