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FG61 HJU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,670 mi
Last recorded135,670 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 HJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 135,670 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 135,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 132,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,637 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,155 miles

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

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

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

parking brake only just made required efficiency

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,822 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,224 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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FG61 HJU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG61 HJU, 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 FG61 HJU registered?

FG61 HJU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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