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BU51 VPY

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 89,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 82,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

battery insecure

exhaust back box outer casing corroded but not leaking

fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust back box outer casing corroded but not leaking

fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 69,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,948 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,106 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 VPY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPY, 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 BU51 VPY registered?

BU51 VPY is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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