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BG51 BXJ

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to and from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bkt missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure causing uneven wear to tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Valve stem seriously damaged all four wheels (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to and from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,727 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken and silencer corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,219 miles

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

propshaft has beenh removed

unable to check rear seats/seatbelts etc customers boxes etc in rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

propshaft has beenh removed

unable to check rear seats/seatbelts etc customers boxes etc in rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,361 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear propshaft missing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear propshaft removed

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,585 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 85,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,524 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

rear diff front rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 65,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,144 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)

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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BG51 BXJ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG51 BXJ, 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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BG51 BXJ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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