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OV12 MUY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 MUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 145,481 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 138,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 134,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both stop lamps emit white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not far off Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

whine noise when engine running

Fail 30 Aug 2022 129,494 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

whine noise when engine running

Pass 16 Aug 2021 123,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 123,319 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,497 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Sets - Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Hub Mounted Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,156 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rears worn/stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears - Inners Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,503 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,746 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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OV12 MUY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MUY, 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 OV12 MUY registered?

OV12 MUY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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