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MV12 OCC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,031 mi
Last recorded169,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 OCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 169,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 163,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 157,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 157,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 149,606 miles

corrosion to all suspension componants

most dust covers deteriorated

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2023 149,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to all suspension componants

most dust covers deteriorated

rear centre belt not checked due to seat cover

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 143,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 124,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 109,131 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2015 91,049 miles

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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MV12 OCC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV12 OCC, 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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MV12 OCC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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