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XR09 YEO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR09 YEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,112 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal ;limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,760 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 50,209 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 50,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,173 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 31,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,284 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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XR09 YEO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red 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 XR09 YEO, 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 XR09 YEO registered?

XR09 YEO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is XR09 YEO safe to buy?

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