2001 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · Y965 CAG
2001 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 87,270 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y965 CAG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2013
- 87,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y965 CAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Freelander (Y965 CAG) between March 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
Y965 CAG Mileage History
- 15/03/200653,388 mi
- 07/04/200757,832 mi+4,444 mi
- 13/04/200757,843 mi+11 mi
- 31/03/200863,237 mi+5,394 mi
- 31/03/200863,237 mi
- 18/03/200969,142 mi+5,905 mi
- 29/04/201075,347 mi+6,205 mi
- 29/04/201075,347 mi
- 28/04/201181,135 mi+5,788 mi
- 09/05/201181,135 mi
- 26/04/201283,454 mi+2,319 mi
- 11/05/201387,270 mi+3,816 mi
Average of roughly 4,734 miles per year across 12 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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- 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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