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BV51 EPA

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 EPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,773 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear indicator lens missing but still emits orange light

Fail 20 Sep 2017 127,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear indicator lens missing but still emits orange light

Pass 17 Sep 2016 125,124 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2016 125,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 116,151 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,627 miles

exhaust corroded

rear diff bushes split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust corroded

rear diff bushes split

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,416 miles

Both front wishbone mounting starting to crack and perish

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 95,766 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,657 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

excess play rear disc mounting

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

play to nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Washers poor operation.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,147 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 55,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid leval 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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BV51 EPA is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV51 EPA, 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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BV51 EPA is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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