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KN61 XPU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 XPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,586 miles

Transmission error message on dashboard display.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,999 miles

Warning on dash for traction reduced.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 60,995 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot not attached to the steering rack. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Warning on dash for traction reduced.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,691 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,764 miles

High level brake light not working

Slight freeplay in os steering track rod

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,628 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted restricting view.

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm inner ball joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,684 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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KN61 XPU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN61 XPU, 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 KN61 XPU registered?

KN61 XPU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is KN61 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN61 XPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN61 XPU have outstanding finance?

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