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OV12 YKN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,142 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,718 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside parking brake outer casing in poor condition

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,455 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling from inside front silencer

Fail 22 Sep 2023 94,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end not secure (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

exhaust rattling from inside front silencer

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,086 miles

Offside Rear bumper and wing damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,230 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on edges a small slits appearing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on edges a small slits appearing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,967 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,967 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,252 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,846 miles

under tray has a misting of oil on it

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 YKN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

OV12 YKN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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