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SW61 UUF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,848 miles

Front subframe and suspension components heavily painted with underseal

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis and components heavily painted with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed=heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe and suspension components heavily painted with underseal

Nearside Front gearbox wet around drive shaft seal area

Rear subframe and chassis and components heavily painted with underseal

possible cv joint noise when accelerating over 20 mph during tapley test

Fail 9 Feb 2026 70,763 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel tank cover corroded

warning message showing on dashboard

Pass 10 Feb 2025 66,309 miles

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 66,304 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edges on 2m perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

both front tyres wearing on edges on 3.5m and perishing

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2024 61,563 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

both front tyres wearing on edges on 3.5m and perishing

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,101 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 52,355 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,376 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear top inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 39,378 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake caliper leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracking around tread

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,424 miles

N/S front tyre tread low

Offside Rear brake pads low

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear susepsnion turrets starting to corrode

exhuast headshield insecure

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,750 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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SW61 UUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUF, 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 SW61 UUF registered?

SW61 UUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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