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BU51 VTG

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML is on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant is very low

cracks in both rear tyres

engine stabilizer bush worn

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

lower engine tray is missing

offside rear indicator lens is damaged

rear diff bush worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,770 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,334 miles

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,334 miles

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

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,685 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split end

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 VTG is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

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

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