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MF62 TYX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,235 mi
Last recorded45,235 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 TYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 45,235 miles

Corrosion across Rear subframe and suspension components

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

N/S & O/S Sills corroded

Offside Rear O/S/R Light unit damaged/cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2026 45,325 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Corrosion across Rear subframe and suspension components

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

N/S & O/S Sills corroded

Offside Rear O/S/R Light unit damaged/cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2025 44,105 miles

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

both nearside & offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

brake fluid level low

condensation in offside rear light cluster

rear sub-frame & suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2024 42,816 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid level low

condensation in offside rear light cluster (water in bottom of unit & lens damaged )

Fail 21 Sep 2024 42,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid level low

condensation in offside rear light cluster (water in bottom of unit & lens damaged )

Pass 21 Sep 2023 41,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,426 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,008 miles

different size tyres fitted to front than rear

offside front track-rod end seeping grease

Fail 19 Sep 2018 24,008 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

different size tyres fitted to front than rear

offside front track-rod end seeping grease

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,601 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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MF62 TYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF62 TYX, 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 MF62 TYX registered?

MF62 TYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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