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A4 WLG

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,113 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven stepped treadwear

front brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

rear diff bushes badly deteriorated+diff very noisey

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven stepped treadwear

front brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

rear diff bushes badly deteriorated+diff very noisey

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,325 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,280 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,302 miles

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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A4 WLG is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 97,183 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 A4 WLG, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 WLG is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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