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PY61 VPX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,480 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,295 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 108,165 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,987 miles

Front and rear sub frames and suspension components rusty.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,015 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 87,463 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,518 miles

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

front wiper blades smear slightly but can still see

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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PY61 VPX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY61 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY61 VPX registered?

PY61 VPX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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The MOT history for PY61 VPX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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