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YF61 PHZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 PHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 163,840 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 163,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 160,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,851 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,357 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 133,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,135 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,140 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,596 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,543 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 50,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,252 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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YF61 PHZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHZ, 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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YF61 PHZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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