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B5 COB

2011 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,621 mi
Last recorded152,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Freelander79,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 COB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 152,621 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 152,611 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 144,440 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 144,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 135,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,503 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 114,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,684 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively hadbrake could do with attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,183 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,485 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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B5 COB is a 2011 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,702 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 B5 COB, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B5 COB is a 2011 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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