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OV12 WDY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 WDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 113,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 113,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor within 30cm of seat anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,264 miles

Front both front inner sills , corroded.

Rear subframe, and lower suspension arms very corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 100,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,708 miles

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

both rear brake disc have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 39,953 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WDY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

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

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