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YY12 BWH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,963 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,124 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,053 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,118 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 66,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 58,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,110 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,890 miles

engine cover

under trays

Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover

under trays

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,355 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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YY12 BWH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY12 BWH, 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 YY12 BWH registered?

YY12 BWH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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