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YN12 MXL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,518 mi
Last recorded107,518 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 107,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 107,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,205 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort just met

Fail 6 Sep 2024 96,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort just met

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,161 miles

dog cage fitted in rear

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,410 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 63,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2018 54,424 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,917 miles

Rear brake pads bit low change them as soon as possible.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,351 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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YN12 MXL 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 80%.

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 YN12 MXL, 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 YN12 MXL registered?

YN12 MXL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is YN12 MXL safe to buy?

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