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YC62 OPT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,499 mi
Last recorded125,499 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 125,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 104,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,564 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,635 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,578 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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YC62 OPT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC62 OPT, 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 YC62 OPT registered?

YC62 OPT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YC62 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 OPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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