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BUT 52Y

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,686 mi
Last recorded73,686 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 52Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 69,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,750 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,750 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2006 54,770 miles

cat rattling

corrosion on all brake hose ferroules

corrosion on all brake pipes esp n/s/f and o/s/r

exhaust front pipe deteriorated/corroded

front brake pads over half worn

n/s/f brake pads / 1 anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 8 May 2006 54,770 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cat rattling

corrosion on all brake hose ferroules

corrosion on all brake pipes esp n/s/f and o/s/r

exhaust front pipe deteriorated/corroded

front brake pads over half worn

n/s/f brake pads / 1 anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

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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BUT 52Y is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUT 52Y, 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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BUT 52Y is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BUT 52Y safe to buy?

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