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BU51 VRK

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,574 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,346 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,243 miles

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

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

alternator bracket and engine cover bolts missing

clutch condition suspect

underside engine cover fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

alternator bracket and engine cover bolts missing

clutch condition suspect

underside engine cover fitted restricting full inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,662 miles

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,662 miles

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 16 May 2006 31,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 31,204 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 VRK is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is BU51 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VRK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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