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OV12 WCA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 175,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 175,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 170,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 165,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 148,667 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 148,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 132,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front and rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 132,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front and rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 117,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 100,646 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 15 May 2019 100,646 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2018 82,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 82,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 66,478 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f not opening from outside

both front tyres on 3ml advise replacement

Pass 17 May 2016 49,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,245 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 WCA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

OV12 WCA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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