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LX61 BWJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,789 mi
Last recorded173,789 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 BWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 173,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 166,734 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service due?

Fail 4 Aug 2023 166,734 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Failed as dangerous. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service due?

Pass 10 Aug 2022 158,670 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 158,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,143 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack slightly inbetween bands of tread

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reare mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,763 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,098 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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LX61 BWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX61 BWJ, 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 LX61 BWJ registered?

LX61 BWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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