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OV12 EPJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,743 mi
Last recorded136,743 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,743 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2025 136,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster damaged with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,631 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 107,629 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt doesnt protect ram has come off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,859 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,857 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And outer disc faces BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,270 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + front discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both o/s tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm + tread wearing out of shape

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,717 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,095 miles

Engine covers ,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,487 miles

Engine covers and undertray.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,432 miles

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

Nearside front tyre feathered

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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OV12 EPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 OV12 EPJ, 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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OV12 EPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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