2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · LT51 VHG
2001 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 143,709 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT51 VHG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2016
- 143,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT51 VHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (LT51 VHG) between July 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2016 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 (25 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
LT51 VHG Mileage History
- 18/07/200674,584 mi
- 18/07/200781,843 mi+7,259 mi
- 16/07/200888,687 mi+6,844 mi
- 18/07/200888,691 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/200993,099 mi+4,408 mi
- 21/07/200993,099 mi
- 19/07/201096,549 mi+3,450 mi
- 20/07/201096,553 mi+4 mi
- 25/07/2011103,970 mi+7,417 mi
- 27/07/2011103,970 mi
- 16/07/2012110,539 mi+6,569 mi
- 25/07/2013114,082 mi+3,543 mi
- 26/07/2013114,082 mi
- 25/07/2014125,138 mi+11,056 mi
- 25/07/2014125,138 mi
- 22/07/2015134,526 mi+9,388 mi
- 27/07/2016143,709 mi+9,183 mi
- 11/08/2016143,709 mi
Average of roughly 6,866 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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