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DF61 BFN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on o/s lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 58,197 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on o/s lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,741 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,747 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,376 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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DF61 BFN 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 DF61 BFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF61 BFN registered?

DF61 BFN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is DF61 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 BFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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