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AV61 YXK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,528 mi
Last recorded140,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,528 miles

both rear shock absorbers showing quite low damping effect

park brake only just meets MOT efficiency criteria of 16%

side steps / outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,474 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 119,463 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,464 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,361 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,504 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 102,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,314 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,658 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 70,504 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,008 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 YXK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 YXK, 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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AV61 YXK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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