2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · Y659 FFR
2001 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 175,135 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y659 FFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 175,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y659 FFR 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 (Y659 FFR) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
Y659 FFR Mileage History
- 03/06/2024166,925 mi
- 02/06/2025171,903 mi+4,978 mi
- 04/06/2025171,931 mi+28 mi
- 26/05/2026175,095 mi+3,164 mi
- 27/05/2026175,135 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 4,147 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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