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PO12 DYS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,012 mi
Last recorded178,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 DYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 178,012 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear covered in surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2025 174,754 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Lower underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2025 174,754 miles

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

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Lower underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2024 172,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 172,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,911 miles

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

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

Rear subframe surface corrosion

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 167,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 157,648 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 154,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 149,529 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 135,250 miles

both front lower arm front bushes deteriated

crack in air filter box

drivers seta belt has slight fraying

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

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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PO12 DYS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO12 DYS, 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 PO12 DYS registered?

PO12 DYS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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