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YS61 FVE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 FVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 148,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,474 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 140,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 127,890 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,813 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust connection loose

Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,165 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust connection loose

Pass 7 Dec 2019 97,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,468 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,967 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 FVE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

YS61 FVE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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