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RK12 OET

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,029 mi
Last recorded169,029 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OET
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 169,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 161,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/70-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount has detached from exhaust, system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 136,549 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,645 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

long handbrake travel

scratches to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,554 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,553 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RK12 OET is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 RK12 OET, 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 RK12 OET registered?

RK12 OET is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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