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FG12 YLV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,999 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 114,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

both front & rear subframe slight surface corrosion

offside front track rod end dust cover slight split

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,227 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,378 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly worn, both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,712 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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FG12 YLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 FG12 YLV, 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 FG12 YLV registered?

FG12 YLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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