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T491 VVW

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 VVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,740 miles

Differential mount rubber deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,703 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Differential rubber mount severely worn

Fail 22 Jul 2025 83,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Differential rubber mount severely worn

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,675 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount detatched. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 83,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount detatched. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,309 miles

Fuel tank straps rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,288 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 83,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective in bumper (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,617 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 50,751 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,929 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,760 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,756 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T491 VVW is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 83,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T491 VVW, 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 26 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 T491 VVW registered?

T491 VVW is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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