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YF12 DYX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 DYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,833 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 97,824 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 86,973 miles

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

general corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 72,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,909 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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YF12 DYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 YF12 DYX, 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 YF12 DYX registered?

YF12 DYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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