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OY12 YKB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 91,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 87,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 85,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 84,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to being protected in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 83,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,207 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,467 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,467 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKB 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 81.3%.

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 YKB, 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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OY12 YKB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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