2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · PE51 RWW
2001 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 52,483 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE51 RWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 52,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE51 RWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (PE51 RWW) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PE51 RWW Mileage History
- 20/09/202240,203 mi
- 18/11/202342,561 mi+2,358 mi
- 15/11/202447,606 mi+5,045 mi
- 18/11/202552,483 mi+4,877 mi
- 18/11/202552,483 mi
Average of roughly 3,884 miles per year across 5 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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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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