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RC55 CYM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC55 CYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 144,518 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 144,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 130,727 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 122,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,447 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,326 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,214 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,123 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RC55 CYM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RC55 CYM, 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 RC55 CYM registered?

RC55 CYM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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