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RF61 AHD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,320 mi
Last recorded165,320 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 165,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 165,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 161,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 161,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 158,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 154,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,433 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,056 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 146,056 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 139,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,484 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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RF61 AHD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF61 AHD, 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 RF61 AHD registered?

RF61 AHD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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