2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YF62 VMO
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 177,982 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF62 VMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 177,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF62 VMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Freelander (YF62 VMO) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YF62 VMO Mileage History
- 03/04/2023130,478 mi
- 20/03/2024143,461 mi+12,983 mi
- 07/04/2025162,487 mi+19,026 mi
- 19/03/2026177,844 mi+15,357 mi
- 26/03/2026177,982 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 15,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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