2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · Y761 PRE
2001 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 82,797 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y761 PRE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2008
- 82,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y761 PRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (Y761 PRE) between February 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
Y761 PRE Mileage History
- 18/02/200655,588 mi
- 22/02/200655,778 mi+190 mi
- 04/01/200761,563 mi+5,785 mi
- 08/01/200761,563 mi
- 04/01/200874,466 mi+12,903 mi
- 30/12/200882,797 mi+8,331 mi
Average of roughly 9,500 miles per year across 6 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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