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A5 LRV

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,273 mi
Last recorded146,273 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,311 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 132,311 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,080 miles

ALL REAR X MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING /

CHIP,ON SCREEN / COOLANT LEVEL LOW / BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT / DAMAGE TO N/S/F ABS RING / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F ABS RING / SLIGHT BLOW X CORROSION ON REARBOX /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 120,080 miles

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

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

ALL REAR X MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING /

CHIP,ON SCREEN / COOLANT LEVEL LOW / BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT / DAMAGE TO N/S/F ABS RING / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F ABS RING / SLIGHT BLOW X CORROSION ON REARBOX /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,558 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,810 miles

exhaust rear box detriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake slightly dragging

slight corrosion to most brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,054 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2008 67,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 52,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,600 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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A5 LRV is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A5 LRV, 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 A5 LRV registered?

A5 LRV is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is A5 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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