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AJ51 DCY

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

254,678 mi
Last recorded254,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 254,678 miles

Nearside Front inner sills corroded / holed

rear prop-shaft removed

Fail 7 Jul 2025 254,677 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective low capacity (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sills corroded / holed

rear prop-shaft removed

Pass 15 Jun 2024 249,719 miles

rear prop shaft previously removed

Fail 14 Jun 2024 249,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened middle support bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft previously removed

Pass 12 Jun 2023 245,467 miles

Offside Front cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2023 245,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from o/s/r brake, requires inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2022 239,648 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

rear propshaft missing

Fail 17 Jun 2022 239,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear propshaft missing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 234,976 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside and offside rear door stays not attached

rear prop shaft missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2021 234,975 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside and near side rear door stays not attached

Pass 30 Nov 2019 225,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 216,215 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 216,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 207,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 193,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 193,392 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 179,819 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 179,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking possible pump filter. inner wing (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2014 165,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

propshaft is missing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 165,643 miles

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

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

propshaft is missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,064 miles

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

front tyres are slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Oct 2013 152,980 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2012 138,670 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,274 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 108,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,627 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,046 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 66,046 miles

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

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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AJ51 DCY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AJ51 DCY, 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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AJ51 DCY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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