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MJ61 VST

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,148 mi
Last recorded105,148 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VST
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,148 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,117 miles

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

park brake poor

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,575 miles

Offside Front Front wheel component fouling balance weights fouling brake caliper (9.2.8d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,916 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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MJ61 VST is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MJ61 VST, 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 MJ61 VST registered?

MJ61 VST is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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