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YF12 MUP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,517 mi
Last recorded207,517 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 MUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 207,517 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 207,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 197,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 183,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 173,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 157,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,607 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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 MUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

YF12 MUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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