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A7 HFX

2001 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Freelander84,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 146,786 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank cradle rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross brace/ fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear read diff leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,082 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 139,056 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 135,995 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Fluid leaking from backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,227 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

both rear tyre valves split

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,385 miles

Central propshaft missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides back plates deterorated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central propshaft missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides back plates deterorated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,367 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,288 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,551 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,103 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,598 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,455 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,611 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 1 Mar 2008 62,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,289 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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A7 HFX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 A7 HFX, 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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A7 HFX is a 2001 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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