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VK12 OZB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,047 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 130,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Factory fitted covers

Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,101 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing very low on both edges but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge wearing very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,743 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 111,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded/bubbling in coating at end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split/opening up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory covers fitted

hand brake efforts low, 16%, close to/on limit

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe outer coating bubbling up a bit

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

Offside Rear central locking not working

exhaust heat shield loose above back box

factory fitted covers

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge looks very low but has raised edges

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm ish and big lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm ish and discs has lip of corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres edges low more nearside outer but has raised edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,374 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint dust cover not on right

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

rear brake pads may be sticking in carriers? and nearside disc outer face dirty and pads making a bit of noise

third stop light not working?

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,518 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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VK12 OZB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 VK12 OZB, 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 VK12 OZB registered?

VK12 OZB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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