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YX62 PYS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 PYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,609 miles

nearside stop lamp slightly faded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,864 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 113,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,956 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 98,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,969 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,656 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,748 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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YX62 PYS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc 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 YX62 PYS, 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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YX62 PYS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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