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OV12 YLO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,665 miles

Rear both drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,804 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 79,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,855 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 66,853 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake casing cracked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 51,427 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 May 2019 43,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,849 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 25,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,120 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 17,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cvers fitted

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 YLO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

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