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YB61 WYV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,087 mi
Last recorded140,087 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 WYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 140,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,620 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,682 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2019 79,682 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,078 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,116 miles

Emissions tested & met but dsm could not register

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,629 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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YB61 WYV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB61 WYV, 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 YB61 WYV registered?

YB61 WYV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YB61 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 WYV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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