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3978 UR

2009 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,017 mi
Last recorded163,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Freelander87,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3978 UR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 158,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c)) All pipes .

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 158,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section on floor area around were side step is fitted . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c)) All pipes .

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2023 154,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill areas on rear, both sides , have had welding repairs done on them but on back of sill areas is corroded & should be treated before it gets worse .

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 154,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 149,127 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal dust guards behind front brake discs are corroded & broken on both front brakes

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 145,494 miles

Metal dust guards behind front brake discs are corroded on both front brakes

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,440 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Metal dust guards behind front brake discs are corroded on both front brakes

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe getting corroded on offside .

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,093 miles

Both front side light bulbs are poor quality & are flickering .

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Factory fitted plastic panels fitted to some area's on underside so some items have limited inspections

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS wiring not secure in place

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

PAS pipe slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 142,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Both front side light bulbs are poor quality & are flickering .

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Factory fitted plastic panels fitted to some area's on underside so some items have limited inspections

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS wiring not secure in place

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

PAS pipe slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,630 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 137,615 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded .

Fail 16 Apr 2018 133,416 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underbody of vehicle is getting corroded .

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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3978 UR is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 87,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3978 UR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3978 UR is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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