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OY12 VYX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,010 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2025 124,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 May 2024 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 May 2022 76,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,988 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,145 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 35,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,423 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 VYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 OY12 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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