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AK51 YXC

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

159,299 mi
Last recorded159,299 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 159,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 159,299 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 149,971 miles

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar close to strut

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured possibly been sticking,fine at test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

slight blue smoke when throttle pressed

Fail 8 May 2017 149,971 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust tailpipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar close to strut

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured possibly been sticking,fine at test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

slight blue smoke when throttle pressed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 144,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front on o/s bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

exhaust rear box getting corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front on o/s bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

exhaust rear box getting corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,141 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 136,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 128,987 miles

brake pipes covered by grease

exhaust system corroded and center silencer outter skin detachted

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre on tread wear bars

various bushes and dust covers perrished and cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2014 128,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes covered by grease

exhaust system corroded and center silencer outter skin detachted

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre on tread wear bars

various bushes and dust covers perrished and cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2013 118,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

various chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

various oil leaks

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 118,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

various chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

various oil leaks

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,759 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 111,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,776 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 107,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 103,723 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 103,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise o/s/f anti-roll bar end link

advise o/s/r wheel bearing

advise tracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,062 miles

advise both front anti-roll bar end links

advise o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (215/65x16)

advise possible abs problem

Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,384 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 80,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 66,319 miles

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

both prop brgs rubbers begining to split

Fail 29 Apr 2006 65,993 miles

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

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

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 YXC is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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