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AV51 BFY

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,680 mi
Last recorded194,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 194,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 188,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 183,838 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Dec 2009 178,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 169,659 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 169,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 159,054 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 159,054 miles

Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 147,674 miles

r axle bush wrn

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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AV51 BFY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 BFY, 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 AV51 BFY registered?

AV51 BFY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AV51 BFY safe to buy?

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