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OV12 YHU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,674 mi
Last recorded71,674 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 61,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,414 miles

Front brake pads worn very low from the inner side (strong advice)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake discs badly scored/worn/lipped from the inner face) (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads worn very low from the inner side (strong advice)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake discs badly scored/worn/lipped from the inner face) (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs badly scored/worn +lipped from the inner face (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,662 miles

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

both front brake discs scored from inner face

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in nearside front tyre +low in air pressure

nearside front tyre worn from the edges +tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,712 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,303 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 28 May 2015 23,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

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 YHU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

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

Is OV12 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 YHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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