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OV12 YFG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 166,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 155,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 135,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 129,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 110,802 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,690 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 YFG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

Is OV12 YFG safe to buy?

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