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YG12 VDK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,021 mi
Last recorded158,021 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 158,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 145,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 135,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 128,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 116,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,019 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,148 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,852 miles

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

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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YG12 VDK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG12 VDK, 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 YG12 VDK registered?

YG12 VDK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 VDK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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