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A8 DTX

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 159,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 165,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 149,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 135,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 128,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 119,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 110,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 101,628 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 101,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 82,898 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,417 miles

o/s front tyre bald on outer edge, o/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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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A8 DTX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A8 DTX, 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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A8 DTX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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