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A8 KAF

1999 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Freelander90,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff mounts have movment

Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear diff mounts have movment

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,889 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,962 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear axle mounting bush worn.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear axle mounting bush worn.

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,906 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,753 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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A8 KAF is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,594 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 A8 KAF, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 KAF is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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