2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · AV51 BKD
2001 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 128,521 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV51 BKD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 128,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV51 BKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (AV51 BKD) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking on top of chassis rail, fuel filter location, minor leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
AV51 BKD Mileage History
- 02/10/200634,923 mi
- 24/09/200740,822 mi+5,899 mi
- 30/09/200847,763 mi+6,941 mi
- 29/09/200953,096 mi+5,333 mi
- 02/10/201058,040 mi+4,944 mi
- 02/10/201058,040 mi
- 20/09/201162,304 mi+4,264 mi
- 03/09/201266,501 mi+4,197 mi
- 03/09/201266,501 mi
- 30/09/201371,883 mi+5,382 mi
- 08/10/201371,957 mi+74 mi
- 08/09/201477,845 mi+5,888 mi
- 27/08/201584,341 mi+6,496 mi
- 20/09/201691,475 mi+7,134 mi
- 20/09/201691,475 mi
- 26/09/201797,140 mi+5,665 mi
- 12/09/2018103,138 mi+5,998 mi
- 16/09/2019109,056 mi+5,918 mi
- 08/09/2020113,830 mi+4,774 mi
- 13/09/2021119,250 mi+5,420 mi
- 20/09/2021119,295 mi+45 mi
- 12/09/2022121,963 mi+2,668 mi
- 20/09/2023124,738 mi+2,775 mi
- 04/09/2024126,541 mi+1,803 mi
- 12/06/2026128,519 mi+1,978 mi
- 19/06/2026128,521 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,748 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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