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NU61 ANV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 ANV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 133,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 126,717 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyres cracked near wheel

Offside Front Inner Tyres cracked near wheel

Fail 24 Apr 2025 126,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyres cracked near wheel

Offside Front Inner Tyres cracked near wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,407 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 123,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,445 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 118,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 117,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,501 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,848 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,153 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge (235/65r17

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge (235/65r17

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,571 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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NU61 ANV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU61 ANV, 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 NU61 ANV registered?

NU61 ANV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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