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5 DOG

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 62,170 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,404 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 61,330 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 60,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,097 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,490 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 53,484 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2018 52,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,534 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 38,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,429 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,379 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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5 DOG is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 DOG, 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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5 DOG is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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