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EV03 OLV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 OLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 128,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 126,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 118,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,414 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,410 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,438 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 33,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres low on outer edge and started to perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on outer edge and started to perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EV03 OLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EV03 OLV, 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 EV03 OLV registered?

EV03 OLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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