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YC62 RCU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,813 mi
Last recorded129,813 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 129,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,001 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 125,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,649 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 47,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RCU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

YC62 RCU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is YC62 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 RCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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