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BU51 VDA

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,399 mi
Last recorded124,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,448 miles

All brake pipes greased

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear dif bush worn.

Rear exhaust box baffle starting to knock

Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,446 miles

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

All brake pipes greased

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear dif bush worn.

Rear exhaust box baffle starting to knock

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,899 miles

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

battery slightly loose

Fail 9 Jan 2016 117,899 miles

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

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,248 miles

battery slightly loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking (2005)

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking (2008)

some brake pipes greased

wipers smeer

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,813 miles

Centre Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,717 miles

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

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

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

Centre Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,587 miles

Both front & N/S/R tyre's have major slpits but cordes not exsposed

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

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

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

Rear diff mount slit

Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,830 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,493 miles

slight perishing to both fronts and nearside rear tyre

unable to check wheel bearings correctly due to transmission

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,120 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 89,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,593 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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BU51 VDA is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU51 VDA, 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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BU51 VDA is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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