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R500 TYM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 44,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,461 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 39,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 29,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,631 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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R500 TYM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R500 TYM, 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

How do I check the history of R500 TYM?

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What year was R500 TYM registered?

R500 TYM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is R500 TYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TYM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R500 TYM have outstanding finance?

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