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VU12 KUP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 91,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 84,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 76,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 69,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 60,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 KUP, 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 VU12 KUP?

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What year was VU12 KUP registered?

VU12 KUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is VU12 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KUP 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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