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GY12 DWC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,091 mi
Last recorded143,091 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 DWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,091 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror repaired with tape

corrosion to underside inner sills subframe and rear susspension arms

Fail 25 Mar 2026 143,091 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror repaired with tape

corrosion to underside inner sills subframe and rear susspension arms

Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,331 miles

slight oil and coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,421 miles

oil and coolant leaking but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Leak around turbocharger (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,375 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,858 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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GY12 DWC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY12 DWC, 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 GY12 DWC registered?

GY12 DWC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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