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FP61 JVF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 JVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 151,051 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 151,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,561 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 148,226 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,333 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,859 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Nearside Front Lower Outer, B/B/J dust cover, little pin hole

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,662 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,115 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,986 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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FP61 JVF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP61 JVF, 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 FP61 JVF registered?

FP61 JVF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is FP61 JVF safe to buy?

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