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YF61 FDY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 FDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 84,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SWIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 61,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 52,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,782 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 50,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 48,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YF61 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 YF61 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 FDY registered?

YF61 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is YF61 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 FDY 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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