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OY12 MZU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,049 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 235/55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,897 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,042 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 6 Mar 2018 63,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,288 miles

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

advise near side front wiper spilt.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY12 MZU 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 86.7%.

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 OY12 MZU, 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 OY12 MZU registered?

OY12 MZU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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