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LH61 RCH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,965 mi
Last recorded142,965 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH61 RCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 142,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,539 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wet test

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,622 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 127,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,838 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,838 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,080 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,757 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LH61 RCH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LH61 RCH, 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 LH61 RCH registered?

LH61 RCH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LH61 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH61 RCH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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