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OY12 OJW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,355 mi
Last recorded158,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 158,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,632 miles

Central Rear silencer heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front eye bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front eye bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 139,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges plus cuts in tread visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus signs of disc overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 139,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens holed (emitting white light when operated) (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges plus cuts in tread visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus signs of disc overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 130,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,419 miles

Rear deep cuts in rear tyres

Fail 15 Mar 2021 120,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Rear deep cuts in rear tyres

Rear parking performance is low at 16%

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,224 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,616 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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OY12 OJW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 OY12 OJW, 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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OY12 OJW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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