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BF51 YRE

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,493 miles

offside handbrake cable swollen

Fail 7 Jan 2022 133,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside handbrake cable swollen

Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,985 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm remaining

Prop-shaft missing (4 wheel drive)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,166 miles

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Fail 3 Jul 2019 126,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,420 miles

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,332 miles

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Fail 4 Jul 2017 124,332 miles

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

propshast missing between the tranverse box and the rear differential

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 123,409 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,939 miles

windscreen wipers do not always park at bottom of the screen

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

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust mount detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 4 Jul 2014 119,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,816 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,811 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 7 Aug 2009
Pass 7 Aug 2008
Pass 7 Aug 2007
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 36,494 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 YRE 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 68%.

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

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