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VF61 BMY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 BMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 118,218 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,378 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,378 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,292 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,635 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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VF61 BMY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VF61 BMY, 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 VF61 BMY registered?

VF61 BMY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is VF61 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 BMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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