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BF51 XVG

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,819 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,340 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2023 74,370 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2021 71,429 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,496 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff front mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged extensively perished and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower 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))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,370 miles

Central Rear silencer corroded

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

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

fuel tank mounting frame corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 61,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank mounts corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,943 miles

rear exhaust corroded , but gas tught

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,627 miles

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle/diff mount (2.4.F.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded , but gas tught

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,545 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn uneven

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,257 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,858 miles

engine is leaking coolent

Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,858 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine is leaking coolent

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,369 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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BF51 XVG is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF51 XVG, 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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BF51 XVG is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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