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BU51 VRD

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,335 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 107,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,462 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,152 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have greased up

no coolant in expansion bottle & bottle cracked

oil leak

slight blow from centre to rear box joint

Fail 24 Nov 2015 104,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes have greased up

no coolant in expansion bottle & bottle cracked

oil leak

slight blow from centre to rear box joint

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,263 miles

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,928 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 84,072 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,066 miles

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2007 55,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,650 miles

front disc's corroded

front pads getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc's corroded

front pads getting low

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 VRD is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BU51 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

BU51 VRD is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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