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YY62 MFV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,198 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 131,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 125,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,092 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,913 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes swelling under protective coating at rear flexible hose joints but not excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes swelling under protective coating at rear flexible hose joints but not excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,970 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,370 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,096 miles

both sides inner face poor

Fail 6 Nov 2017 57,097 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sides inner face poor

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 MFV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

YY62 MFV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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