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SH61 VUX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 VUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 115,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 104,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 93,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,774 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,032 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,497 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bottom arm bush starting to split

Offside Front bottom arm bush starting to split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,468 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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SH61 VUX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH61 VUX, 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 SH61 VUX registered?

SH61 VUX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SH61 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 VUX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH61 VUX have outstanding finance?

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