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OW12 OFS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,240 mi
Last recorded169,240 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 169,240 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 169,240 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 147,105 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 147,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 121,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,806 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted).

Fail 20 Nov 2015 42,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted).

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,133 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 OFS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 OW12 OFS, 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 OW12 OFS registered?

OW12 OFS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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