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42 AEL

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025

Binding offside rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff bush split

Wipers don't return to park

Fail 5 Aug 2025

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Binding offside rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff bush split

Wipers don't return to park

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear diff bush worn

Water in boot

Wipers don't return to park

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers not parking automatically at the bottom of the windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,704 miles

BINDING nearside front wheel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

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

Front wipers don't return to park

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BINDING nearside front wheel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

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

Front wipers don't return to park

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff stabilizer bushes worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear diff stabilizer bushes worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front / nearside rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Head lining hanging down

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential bushes worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,421 miles

All tyres cracked with age

Head lining hanging down in car

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

front windscreen washers are weak

windscreen wipers don`t return to park position

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,885 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

front windscreen washers are weak

slight binding nearside front wheel

windscreen wipers don`t return to park position

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,874 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,874 miles

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

Nearside + offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,544 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion centre exhaust box

cracks in rear tyre walls / treads

offside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area is slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 33,544 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion centre exhaust box

cracks in rear tyre walls / treads

offside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,570 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,701 miles

cracks in o/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,039 miles

boot lock faulty

rear diff bushes split + worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers do not stop in park

Fail 10 Sep 2007 25,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wipers do not stop in park

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,435 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,287 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2005 24,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

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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42 AEL is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 84,207 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 42 AEL, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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42 AEL is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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