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YG12 VJN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 122,321 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,984 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,654 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in both rear tyres

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 VJN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

YG12 VJN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 VJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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