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YA12 URM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,004 mi
Last recorded131,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 URM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 131,004 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2026 130,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2025 128,634 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 128,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,623 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 125,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE HAS PUNCTURE

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,156 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc face slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,573 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,407 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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YA12 URM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA12 URM, 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 YA12 URM registered?

YA12 URM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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