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NU12 YWE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 YWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 119,964 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 119,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 111,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, front to rear inner sills corroded/undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 103,997 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front anti-roll bar link rods rubber dust covers - top and bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle - rear subframe, suspension and brake components, inner sills and chassis.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perished in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear side and brake light bulbs slightly discoloured.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shows signs of wear on outer edge(235/60/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shows signs of wear on outer edge(235/60/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear components corroded but NOT excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL front and rear prescribed areas corroded but NOT excessive and NO holes could be made at time of test (inner sills etc) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,465 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt buckle does not securely keep belt in socket (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shows signs of wear on outer edge(235/60/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shows signs of wear on outer edge(235/60/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear components corroded but NOT excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL front and rear prescribed areas corroded but NOT excessive and NO holes could be made at time of test (inner sills etc) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,236 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,433 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,046 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 81,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 74,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,703 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 56,703 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,252 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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NU12 YWE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NU12 YWE, 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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NU12 YWE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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