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SX12 LYA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 132,732 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track arm worn ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 20 Oct 2025 132,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track arm worn ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,912 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 110,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above subframe holed / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and rear subframes very badly corroded

sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

underside badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,665 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack between treads but not yet to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,320 miles

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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SX12 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SX12 LYA, 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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SX12 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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