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YR12 GAO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,647 mi
Last recorded125,647 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 125,647 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 116,636 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 116,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 69,957 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 61,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,490 miles

emmissions too clean to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,543 miles

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

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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YR12 GAO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR12 GAO, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 GAO?

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What year was YR12 GAO registered?

YR12 GAO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YR12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 GAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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