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OY12 YNG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,774 mi
Last recorded225,774 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 225,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 221,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at the top rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sil corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside outer sil corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassi corroded but not seriously weakened

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Fail 15 Apr 2025 221,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread low + tyre wearing unevenly in the centre tread mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread low + tyre wearing unevenly in the centre tread mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at the top rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sil corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside outer sil corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassi corroded but not seriously weakened

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 5 Mar 2024 210,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake weak

Pass 25 Mar 2023 189,727 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 189,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 1 Apr 2022 157,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,290 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,290 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,680 miles

Engine oil level on MIN

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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 109,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,308 miles

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)

oil level below min

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,496 miles

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

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

engine oil level low.

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 YNG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 OY12 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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