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YF61 VXN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,331 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2024 96,364 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 96,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 94,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,952 miles

mot testable items not checked as covered by plastic covers

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VXN 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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

YF61 VXN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YF61 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VXN 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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