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BJ51 SXX

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2079cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

218,209 mi
Last recorded218,209 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,079cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 218,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

prop shaft missing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 209,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 209,289 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 198,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front exhaust mounting not attached,system still supported

rear diff and centre propshaft bush's deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2016 198,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front exhaust mounting not attached,system still supported

rear diff and centre propshaft bush's deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 187,806 miles

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

centre box splitting

Fail 27 May 2015 187,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

centre box splitting

Pass 9 Jun 2014 179,862 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 179,858 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 173,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 168,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 157,288 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 157,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 146,994 miles

Rear diff offside rubber bush unbonded

Fail 6 Feb 2010 146,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff offside rubber bush unbonded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 134,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 134,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,075 miles

Propshaft and viscous coupling not fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 121,067 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Propshaft and viscous coupling not fitted.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,595 miles

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

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 SXX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,079cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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