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YF62 VMO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,982 mi
Last recorded177,982 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 177,982 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 177,844 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,487 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,461 miles

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

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

Offside 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 3 Apr 2023 130,478 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,436 miles

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

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

tailgate entry via remote key only

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, forward lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, forward lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 92,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 79,390 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 79,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 58,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 58,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2017 43,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,214 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 VMO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMO, 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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YF62 VMO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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