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MF12 OZU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,276 mi
Last recorded145,276 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 OZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 145,276 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 143,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 143,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 135,845 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 135,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damage to mounting (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 125,952 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting on front wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting on front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damage to mounting (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,194 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 113,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,255 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 93,027 miles

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

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,642 miles

emissions too low to provide printout

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,644 miles

Offside 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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MF12 OZU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF12 OZU, 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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MF12 OZU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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