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SM61 XVH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 XVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 88,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,790 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 86,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,577 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2021 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,197 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test various items from centre mirror ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,677 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,068 miles

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 10 Jan 2018 50,772 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 31,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 29,101 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 23,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,676 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 XVH 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 64.7%.

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 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 SM61 XVH, 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 SM61 XVH registered?

SM61 XVH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is SM61 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 XVH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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