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AK51 MVV

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,986 mi
Last recorded196,986 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 196,986 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 193,434 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 190,551 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff nose mount split

Fail 8 Sep 2021 190,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff nose mount split

Pass 3 Sep 2020 187,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 187,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 184,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 184,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 177,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers also split and cracked in tread area

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to wear markers also worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre split and cracked in tread area and close to wear bars

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff front mount perished and has play

Fail 28 Aug 2018 177,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers also split and cracked in tread area

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to wear markers also worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre split and cracked in tread area and close to wear bars

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff front mount perished and has play

Pass 16 May 2014 170,958 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre outer edge

Fail 16 May 2014 170,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 158,921 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2012 146,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 22 Mar 2011 129,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,857 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,446 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight cuts

Fail 30 Jun 2009 107,444 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split

rear tyres slight cuts

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,257 miles

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

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

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

all tyres have small cuts to tread

brake pedal anti slip device wearing low

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,257 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres have small cuts to tread

brake pedal anti slip device wearing low

Pass 4 May 2007 76,136 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

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 MVV is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MVV, 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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What year was AK51 MVV registered?

AK51 MVV is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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