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OV12 WBU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 WBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,586 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,763 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 WBU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV12 WBU?

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What year was OV12 WBU registered?

OV12 WBU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is OV12 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 WBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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