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VX12 OMU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 OMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 136,165 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 136,164 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 119,925 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 105,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 93,246 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,504 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,281 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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VX12 OMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX12 OMU, 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 VX12 OMU registered?

VX12 OMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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