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BF51 YSL

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,134 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff. mount bushs excess play

Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken away from system (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff. mount bushs excess play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,309 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray hanging loose

Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray hanging loose

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,519 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 84,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,962 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 74,876 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,740 miles

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,728 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,295 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 YSL is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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