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OV12 YFY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 153,798 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 142,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 142,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside osr inop (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 129,995 miles

handbrake cable outer split

Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,029 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 96,029 miles

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

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected os rack arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,793 miles

Offside tie rod has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2020 68,793 miles

Offside tie rod has slight play

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,147 miles

Front outer b/pads starting to get abit low

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,390 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Rear inner b/pads appear low and near limits of wear, and outer pads getting abit low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,274 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 36,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,872 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 YFY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

OV12 YFY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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