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PY12 FDZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

187,212 mi
Last recorded187,212 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 FDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 187,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components covered in sealer

Pass 17 May 2025 185,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 185,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 181,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 181,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 164,866 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 164,866 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 150,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 150,960 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Wheel can be turned by hand with handbrake applied (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,977 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)

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

centre stop lamp inop

play found in off side steering rack end

slight play found in near side steering rack end

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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PY12 FDZ 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 PY12 FDZ, 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 PY12 FDZ registered?

PY12 FDZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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