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OY12 VXW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,798 mi
Last recorded152,798 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 152,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,367 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 106,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,830 miles

Brake fluid looks dark

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm Wearing inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 79,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside and outside edges

Fail 30 May 2019 79,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside and outside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside and outside edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 57,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VXW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

OY12 VXW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for OY12 VXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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