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OV62 BUF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,887 mi
Last recorded102,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 BUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 94,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 84,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 75,841 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 65,031 miles

Rear radius arm bushs worn with play

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 May 2021 65,030 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))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear radius arm bushs worn with play

Pass 16 May 2020 56,921 miles

Offside door mirror case broken and mirror too small

Pass 20 May 2019 39,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,364 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 22,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OV62 BUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 OV62 BUF, 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 OV62 BUF registered?

OV62 BUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is OV62 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 BUF 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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