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OV12 WKU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,305 mi
Last recorded153,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 WKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,305 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 153,305 miles

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

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

Steering locking device ineffective both n/s and o/s lock nutd lose (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 153,302 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end modification unsafe inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 141,132 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,469 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 129,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 127,331 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 127,331 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 119,579 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 119,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 111,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 99,404 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2019 99,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 85,911 miles

Central Rear and n/s/r seat folded over not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,395 miles

All tyre valves perishing and cracking

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm and stepped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 73,395 miles

All tyre valves perishing and cracking

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm and stepped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WKU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

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