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YH12 XHU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2079cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,079cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,545 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,185 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 90,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,457 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,323 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,323 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,043 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,706 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,258 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing the view of some testable items

Pass 2 May 2018 49,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,880 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,832 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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YH12 XHU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,079cc 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 YH12 XHU, 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 YH12 XHU registered?

YH12 XHU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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