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BJ51 SCZ

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,604 mi
Last recorded129,604 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,336 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,170 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,047 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp rusty but still holding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,186 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 68,653 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,261 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 May 2008 49,794 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,794 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 4 May 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,751 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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BJ51 SCZ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BJ51 SCZ, 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 SCZ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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