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LB61 BFU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,354 mi
Last recorded148,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 BFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 148,354 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 143,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 141,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 139,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 129,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,029 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn out on outer edges. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LB61 BFU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White 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 LB61 BFU, 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 LB61 BFU registered?

LB61 BFU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LB61 BFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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