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YD12 YEL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 141,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 129,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,223 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 60,876 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 107,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,888 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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YD12 YEL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 YD12 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

YD12 YEL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YD12 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 YEL 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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