2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · YR12 RKY
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 94,703 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 RKY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 94,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 RKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Freelander (YR12 RKY) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YR12 RKY Mileage History
- 26/03/201538,390 mi
- 14/03/201647,062 mi+8,672 mi
- 06/03/201753,264 mi+6,202 mi
- 08/03/201858,205 mi+4,941 mi
- 01/04/201965,906 mi+7,701 mi
- 19/03/202070,284 mi+4,378 mi
- 08/03/202173,602 mi+3,318 mi
- 08/03/202173,602 mi
- 08/03/202278,984 mi+5,382 mi
- 17/04/202382,327 mi+3,343 mi
- 19/03/202487,281 mi+4,954 mi
- 02/04/202591,214 mi+3,933 mi
- 02/04/202591,218 mi+4 mi
- 21/03/202694,703 mi+3,485 mi
Average of roughly 5,125 miles per year across 14 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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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
Diesel particulate filter blocks and EGR valves clog, especially on short urban journeys. Can cause limp mode, power loss and increased fuel consumption.
- Power Steering Hose LeaksModerate
The high-pressure power steering hose near the rack develops cracks and leaks, causing heavy steering and whining noises. The steering rack itself can also fail on pre-2008 models due to manufacturing contamination.
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