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AK51 MVT

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 128,137 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 128,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing and centre pipe broken (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 108,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,245 miles

Deterioration to rear diff front mounting

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,023 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine noise from timing end of engine

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 97,491 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 97,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Parking brake tight to pull up to efficiency

Rear diff front mounting excessively deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 95,718 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,218 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 88,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,816 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,816 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,710 miles

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

slight split in o/s wiper blade

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 MVT is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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