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SB61 XLN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,247 mi
Last recorded83,247 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 83,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 75,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,551 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,611 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,286 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,625 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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SB61 XLN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SB61 XLN, 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

How do I check the history of SB61 XLN?

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What year was SB61 XLN registered?

SB61 XLN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SB61 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 XLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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