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YF62 CJU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 CJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 93,150 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,403 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,397 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 68,397 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 49,551 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,257 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,373 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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YF62 CJU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF62 CJU, 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 YF62 CJU registered?

YF62 CJU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YF62 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 CJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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