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OY12 VZW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,090 miles

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,613 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose and Insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,824 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,022 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,063 miles

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

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 VZW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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