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BU51 VFN

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,964 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,792 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,792 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 8 Nov 2007 62,069 miles

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

rear diff front bush broken up

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,565 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 VFN is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 VFN registered?

BU51 VFN is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VFN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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