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OY12 YHV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,539 mi
Last recorded191,539 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 191,539 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 191,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 185,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 180,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 174,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 168,287 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 168,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 158,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 148,510 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 148,508 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 140,037 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,492 miles

dampness at pinion seal

power steering fluid low

Pass 22 May 2017 120,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,313 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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OY12 YHV 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 OY12 YHV, 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 OY12 YHV registered?

OY12 YHV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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