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OV12 YFD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,277 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 79,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,887 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 66,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,015 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,990 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,389 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,493 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 YFD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

OV12 YFD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is OV12 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 YFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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