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SW56 BOS

2016 Land Rover Freelander

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Freelander50,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,835 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 132,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,016 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Pass 15 May 2024 127,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 127,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,474 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has slight free play (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,581 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 92,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 7,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,571 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 363,687 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,896 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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SW56 BOS is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,884 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 SW56 BOS, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW56 BOS registered?

SW56 BOS is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SW56 BOS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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