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OV12 YOC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,112 mi
Last recorded174,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 174,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 172,469 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack(s) and damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,123 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid tank WET and components under the damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 168,123 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brakes not in a fit state to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid tank WET and components under the damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 163,836 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 May 2023 163,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2022 151,822 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 May 2022 151,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2021 138,364 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2020 126,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 May 2020 126,787 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2019 108,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YOC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 YOC, 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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OV12 YOC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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