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YX12 RSY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Rear subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 15 May 2025 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Rear subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 15 May 2025 67,853 miles

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced By subframe attachment bolt to vehicle. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Rear subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 16 May 2024 66,016 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 15 May 2024 66,016 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 8 May 2024 65,993 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front bottom suspension arms covered in corrosion

front exhaust clamp loose

nearside and offside side step bracket bolts missing

rear side light bulbs starting to show white/bulbs need replacing

rear suspension arms and components covered in corrossion

Pass 19 May 2023 64,136 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 60,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 60,990 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,613 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 57,611 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 54,127 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 54,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 50,664 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,080 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,344 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

High Level Brake Light Inop

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,516 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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YX12 RSY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX12 RSY, 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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YX12 RSY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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