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YR12 VMU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,881 mi
Last recorded130,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 130,881 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 128,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,385 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 124,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,784 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 114,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,902 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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YR12 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold 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 YR12 VMU, 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 YR12 VMU registered?

YR12 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YR12 VMU safe to buy?

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