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C12 SHL

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear diff front mounting broken

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear diff front mounting broken

Pass 31 May 2013 108,010 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 105,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,834 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side step inscure

propshaft balance weight braking up

Pass 20 May 2008 96,440 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2008 96,440 miles

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

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 30 May 2007 92,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 86,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,774 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2006 86,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2006 86,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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C12 SHL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C12 SHL, 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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C12 SHL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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