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OV12 TVM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 TVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front+Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 61,396 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front+Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2025 57,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 54,270 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 46,661 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 46,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 40,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 39,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,088 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 31,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,326 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 TVM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

OV12 TVM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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