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RJ61 CVU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,976 mi
Last recorded199,976 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 CVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 199,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 185,098 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2024 176,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe covering bubbled unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake efficiency close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2023 165,567 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 159,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 159,586 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 144,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,282 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,585 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ61 CVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RJ61 CVU, 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 RJ61 CVU registered?

RJ61 CVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 January 2012.

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