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PJ61 PFN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,114 mi
Last recorded143,114 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 PFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 143,114 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play strut top

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle rear suspension inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 143,113 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front slight play strut top

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle rear suspension inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,292 miles

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,090 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT INNER TIE RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated HAS A SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,705 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT RACK ENDS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MIDDLE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED AND LOOSE

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,730 miles

Nearside steering track rod slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,460 miles

Has play in both steering arms joints

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,490 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Dec 2014 35,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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PJ61 PFN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PJ61 PFN, 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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PJ61 PFN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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