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BK51 VLJ

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,206 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2012 94,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,639 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Jan 2011 85,639 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,932 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 61,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 54,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,771 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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BK51 VLJ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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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What year was BK51 VLJ registered?

BK51 VLJ is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is BK51 VLJ safe to buy?

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