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SW61 EHP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 EHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 151,708 miles

Advise both rear brake back plates corroded.

Advise the nearside front brake back plate missing.

Advise the offside front brake back plate corroded.

Advise the rear subframe, rear suspension arms, rear chassis & rear inner wings corroded (Not yet holed)

Advise underside of vehicle muddy.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 150,339 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General underside corroded

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

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Outer cv boot clip loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,975 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Outer CV boot clip loose but not insecure/broken

Fail 19 Dec 2023 139,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Outer CV boot clip loose but not insecure/broken

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,006 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,006 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,267 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 93,267 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,061 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,089 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,197 miles

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

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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SW61 EHP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW61 EHP, 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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SW61 EHP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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