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OW12 MGX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,394 mi
Last recorded91,394 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 91,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 86,245 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,985 miles

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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OW12 MGX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OW12 MGX, 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

How do I check the history of OW12 MGX?

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What year was OW12 MGX registered?

OW12 MGX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is OW12 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 MGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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