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OV12 TXL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 120,039 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 120,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 116,692 miles

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

Nearside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,911 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,704 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,952 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 TXL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

OV12 TXL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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