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MA61 VLE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,117 miles

Battery cover missing

General corrosion on suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion and both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,212 miles

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

General corrosion on most suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff both shafts and pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 94,212 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

General corrosion on most suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff both shafts and pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,222 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly damp on outer casing (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3/2 mm centre tread

Offside Rear tyre 3/2 mm centre tread

smoke test too low to detect

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,271 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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MA61 VLE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA61 VLE, 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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MA61 VLE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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