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OV12 WEU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,494 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 75,494 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,367 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust dpf rubber pipe split

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,429 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 WEU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEU, 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

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What year was OV12 WEU registered?

OV12 WEU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is OV12 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 WEU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV12 WEU have outstanding finance?

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