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YY62 LRL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,211 mi
Last recorded33,211 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 LRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 33,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 31,647 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 31,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 30,383 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 22,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 20,420 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 17,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 14,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,079 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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YY62 LRL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

YY62 LRL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YY62 LRL safe to buy?

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