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BF51 YRK

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 149,326 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 147,397 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 146,859 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath all over

Fail 2 Aug 2021 146,856 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion underneath all over

Pass 31 Jul 2020 146,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 145,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 144,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 139,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 135,801 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 135,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,508 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 129,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 129,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 125,882 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine undertray fitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear diff. leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2010 125,882 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine undertray fitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear diff. leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,268 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,268 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 104,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 104,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 92,509 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 YRK is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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