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OY62 YLV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 96,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,543 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,007 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,739 miles

emmissions to clean to print

offside rear light unit water ingress

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,497 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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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OY62 YLV 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 OY62 YLV, 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 OY62 YLV registered?

OY62 YLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is OY62 YLV safe to buy?

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