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RF61 CWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 CWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 117,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 111,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,672 miles

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

Front FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,284 miles

ENGINE RUNNING TO CLEAN TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 RF61 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

RF61 CWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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