2001 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · Y829 URP
2001 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 134,281 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2017.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y829 URP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/06/2018
- 134,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y829 URP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (Y829 URP) between March 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
Y829 URP Mileage History
- 10/03/200666,328 mi
- 20/03/200782,160 mi+15,832 mi
- 21/03/200782,160 mi
- 13/03/200893,333 mi+11,173 mi
- 22/10/2010116,806 mi+23,473 mi
- 15/09/2011117,952 mi+1,146 mi
- 23/09/2011117,964 mi+12 mi
- 25/10/2012121,292 mi+3,328 mi
- 15/08/2013124,152 mi+2,860 mi
- 15/08/2013124,152 mi
- 03/07/2014127,898 mi+3,746 mi
- 03/07/2014127,898 mi
- 15/11/2016131,424 mi+3,526 mi
- 20/06/2018134,281 mi+2,857 mi
Average of roughly 5,534 miles per year across 14 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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