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GL12 YCT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,189 mi
Last recorded164,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 164,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 159,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 159,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 151,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 140,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords Almost Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,612 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (needs adjustment) (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 100,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective repaired fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (needs adjustment) (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,858 miles

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

engine oil level on min

fuel cap slighty broken

headlamp beam stickers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL12 YCT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL12 YCT, 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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GL12 YCT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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