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YF61 PHU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,832 miles

Handbrake long travel

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax type product making inspection of some components difficult

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake long travel

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax type product making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 23 Dec 2024 89,714 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,862 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,419 miles

Body damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,419 miles

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))

Body damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,205 miles

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

o/s indicator possible fault/o.k.at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,205 miles

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

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

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

o/s indicator possible fault/o.k.at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,312 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,858 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 54,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,831 miles

brakes worn alround/require checking

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 PHU, 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 YF61 PHU registered?

YF61 PHU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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