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YG12 VSV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,669 mi
Last recorded106,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,669 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,669 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 98,191 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/55-19 105W ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,531 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 74,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,044 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,061 miles

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

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

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 VSV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG12 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

YG12 VSV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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