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SB61 XDE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,714 mi
Last recorded205,714 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 205,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Fail 2 Feb 2026 205,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Feb 2025 200,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres on 2.0 mm / 235,65v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2025 200,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level break light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres on 2.0 mm / 235,65v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 195,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 195,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 190,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 181,533 miles

N/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEATBELT NOT TESTED

Fail 15 Mar 2022 181,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEATBELT NOT TESTED

Pass 22 Mar 2021 170,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 170,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 153,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 138,489 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (mid inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,057 miles

both rear tyres - tread wearing low

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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SB61 XDE 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 70.6%.

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 SB61 XDE, 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 SB61 XDE registered?

SB61 XDE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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