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BN51 VJC

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,439 miles

prop missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake hanging on

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts

brake pedal spongy

exhaust hangers corroded away front

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 124,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake hanging on

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts

brake pedal spongy

exhaust hangers corroded away front

prop missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,785 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,339 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn thru (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,451 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nsr tyre wearing + cracking in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,589 miles

Oil leak

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriated

advise front blades split at ends

advise on all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,589 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriated

advise front blades split at ends

advise on all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all tyres cracking in tread

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front to rear propshaft not fitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres cracking in tread

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front propshaft not fitted

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,954 miles

n/s/r brake pipe has light rust

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,519 miles

rear axle front mounting broken

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 54,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,211 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 41,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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BN51 VJC is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN51 VJC, 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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BN51 VJC is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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