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YD12 LFJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 137,252 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 127,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 117,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 117,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,369 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,605 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 30 Jan 2021 96,792 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,692 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,343 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,343 miles

Nearside 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 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,777 miles

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

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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YD12 LFJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD12 LFJ, 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 YD12 LFJ registered?

YD12 LFJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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