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OV12 MZP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,018 mi
Last recorded166,018 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 MZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 166,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Fail 27 Mar 2026 166,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Mar 2025 139,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 134,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,935 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 126,643 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 117,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,020 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 110,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,877 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,874 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,152 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,150 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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OV12 MZP 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 OV12 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

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

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