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BIG 2638

1999 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Freelander90,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2638
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 129,667 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,384 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 115,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,696 miles

SUSPECT nearside front replacement brake pipe union is cross threaded - NO LEAK IS VISIBLE

Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,591 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

SUSPECT nearside front replacement brake pipe union is cross threaded - NO LEAK IS VISIBLE

Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,667 miles

oil leak at n/s rear driveshaft

oil leak at o/s rear driveshaft

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 61,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,937 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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BIG 2638 is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BIG 2638, 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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What year was BIG 2638 registered?

BIG 2638 is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is BIG 2638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 2638 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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