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OV12 TYW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 96,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,869 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,145 miles

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,118 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 31,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 24,344 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 TYW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

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

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