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BK51 VKS

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,791 mi
Last recorded114,791 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2012 114,791 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,290 miles

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

osr lamp unit cracked but not affecting operation

Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,290 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr lamp unit cracked but not affecting operation

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,552 miles

Auxiliary brake lamp inoperative.

Front lower bumper broken. No sharp edges.

Rear differential unit front mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 81,552 miles

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

Auxiliary brake lamp inoperative.

Front lower bumper broken. No sharp edges.

Rear differential unit front mounting bush deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,476 miles

All exposed steel brake pipes under car have light corrosion.

Front bumper has hole in nearside. Rough edges present but not sharp.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear differential unit front mount is deteriorated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen damaged in Zone "A" and also repaired. No impediment to vision.

high level auxiliary brake lamp inoperative.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,841 miles

All exposed steel brake pipes under car have light corrosion starting.

Front bumper has hole in nearside. There are rough edges present but they are not considered sharp.

Offside door mirror glass moves freely inside the housing. Not a problem to rear view when vehicle is in motion.

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

Windscreen has been repaired in Zone 'A'. Considered adequate for purposes of inspection.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All exposed steel brake pipes under car have light corrosion starting.

Front bumper has hole in nearside. There are rough edges present but they are not considered sharp.

Offside door mirror glass moves freely inside the housing. Not a problem to rear vision when vehicle is in motion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK51 VKS is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK51 VKS, 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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BK51 VKS is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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