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SM61 LBX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,338 mi
Last recorded125,338 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,602 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knuckle Joint. ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,254 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,739 miles

Front Bulkhead padding insecure and lying on exhaust

Nearside Rear Lens cracked and loss

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,166 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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SM61 LBX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SM61 LBX, 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

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What year was SM61 LBX registered?

SM61 LBX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SM61 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 LBX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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