2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · VE12 XGY
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 94,681 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 XGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 94,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 XGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Freelander (VE12 XGY) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
VE12 XGY Mileage History
- 05/12/202375,131 mi
- 05/12/202375,131 mi
- 30/04/202587,500 mi+12,369 mi
- 28/04/202694,654 mi+7,154 mi
- 29/04/202694,681 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 8,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
Diesel particulate filter blocks and EGR valves clog, especially on short urban journeys. Can cause limp mode, power loss and increased fuel consumption.
- Power Steering Hose LeaksModerate
The high-pressure power steering hose near the rack develops cracks and leaks, causing heavy steering and whining noises. The steering rack itself can also fail on pre-2008 models due to manufacturing contamination.
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