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AU62 BYB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,942 mi
Last recorded97,942 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 BYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 82,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 71,754 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 37,256 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2018 37,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 30,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 10,668 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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AU62 BYB 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 78.6%.

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 AU62 BYB, 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

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What year was AU62 BYB registered?

AU62 BYB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AU62 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 BYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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