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BU51 VTA

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,225 mi
Last recorded94,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,107 miles

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

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

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

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

water leak poss. header tank?

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,504 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,504 miles

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

Centre Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle to subframe split (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

suspension light stays on

traction control light stays on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,917 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,295 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,050 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,876 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 VTA is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 VTA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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