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BJ51 RYU

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,098 miles

clutch is difficult to use

Fail 14 Oct 2022 139,097 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

clutch is difficult to use

power steering drive system pulley/ bearing VERY noisy,and will cause failure of steering pump etc..

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,688 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 135,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,851 miles

nearside front of engine turbo pipe is split,causing loss of power

windscreen wiper mechanism is worn.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 134,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn differential unit front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front of engine turbo pipe is split,causing loss of power

windscreen wiper mechanism is worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,545 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 133,544 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,853 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 122,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 114,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,191 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2013 107,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine coolant low / leak @ front of engine?

rear wheel drive propshaft has been removed

Pass 9 May 2012 97,457 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 97,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 87,572 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,923 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s window not working

rear centre seat belt faulty

rear wiper blade worn

wet day

Fail 27 Jan 2007 48,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 48,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,853 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 40,853 miles

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

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

unable to extend middle, rear seatbelt

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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BJ51 RYU is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ51 RYU, 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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BJ51 RYU is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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