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YR62 XPL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,257 mi
Last recorded165,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 165,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 156,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 145,869 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))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 145,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,736 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,638 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 97,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,704 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,805 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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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YR62 XPL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR62 XPL, 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 YR62 XPL registered?

YR62 XPL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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