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YK12 XLM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 117,153 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 117,153 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,224 miles

Screw/nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YK12 XLM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK12 XLM, 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 YK12 XLM registered?

YK12 XLM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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