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AK51 GSZ

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,706 mi
Last recorded153,706 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 153,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

centre prop shaft not fitted

fuel tank deterioration by corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 153,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

centre prop shaft not fitted

fuel tank deterioration by corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2018 153,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 148,400 miles

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

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

brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded

general rusting on underside

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 143,988 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2016 143,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,410 miles

battery loose

binding on n/s/r brake when turned by hand

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe and pipe is slightly bent

outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition and small exhaust blow

rear silencer mounting snapped off

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,380 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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

fuel component at rear corroded

rear exhaust box bracket broken/insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fuel component at rear corroded

rear exhaust box bracket broken/insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,655 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 118,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 111,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 105,179 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,578 miles

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,414 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 77,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 41,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,278 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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AK51 GSZ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK51 GSZ, 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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AK51 GSZ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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