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AF12 JYC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,414 mi
Last recorded153,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 148,033 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on the edges and are both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat were not upright at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm in tread depth

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,548 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 125,548 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,824 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 111,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,971 miles

small oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2021 97,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

small oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,733 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,407 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,550 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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AF12 JYC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF12 JYC, 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 AF12 JYC registered?

AF12 JYC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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