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PY62 CYJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,675 mi
Last recorded146,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 CYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 146,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 137,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,208 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 125,208 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,790 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 97,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,002 miles

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

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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PY62 CYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY62 CYJ, 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 PY62 CYJ registered?

PY62 CYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is PY62 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 CYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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