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YG62 KWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,768 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,386 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 73,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,529 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 66,514 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,152 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat . seat belt checked by eye only

Fail 2 Sep 2016 46,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nsr seat . seat belt checked by eye only

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,429 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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YG62 KWU 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 78.6%.

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 YG62 KWU, 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 YG62 KWU registered?

YG62 KWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 KWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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