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N5 YMR

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 YMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,840 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,227 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,763 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,023 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 45,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,656 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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N5 YMR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 N5 YMR, 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 N5 YMR registered?

N5 YMR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is N5 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 YMR 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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