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YY62 EOL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,313 mi
Last recorded104,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 EOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 104,313 miles

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

Under body blacked

Pass 7 Aug 2025 103,108 miles

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

general underbody rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2025 103,108 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underbody rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,059 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,323 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,322 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 82,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,792 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,791 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,475 miles

Front both wipers have a slight smear

Offside Front t/rod end rubber slight smear of oil

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as a van

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,475 miles

Front both wipers have a slight smear

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front t/rod end rubber slight smear of oil

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as a van

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,946 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing x 4,,, one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn thin with a lip to outer edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,760 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 39,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YY62 EOL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY62 EOL, 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 YY62 EOL registered?

YY62 EOL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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