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YS61 FVC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 105,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,984 miles

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Jun 2025 95,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,286 miles

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,102 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

rear axle area corroded

sills corroded on the inner

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 75,425 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2017 49,581 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,064 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,107 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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YS61 FVC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS61 FVC, 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 YS61 FVC registered?

YS61 FVC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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