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BU51 VFO

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,324 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 113,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,127 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,401 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,588 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,451 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 72,445 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 43,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 43,651 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discshave light corrosion

washers effective but pipes by jets leaking

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 VFO is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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