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OV12 TZM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 TZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 131,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 131,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 124,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 115,503 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Hand brake leaver no travel when operation Rear brakes not holding due bind (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc contaminated Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Slight oil leak from the of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 111,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 111,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 106,057 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 106,057 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TZM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green 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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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