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D3 SYB

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 125,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2010 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 122,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 113,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 89,183 miles

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

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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D3 SYB is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D3 SYB, 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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What year was D3 SYB registered?

D3 SYB is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is D3 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 SYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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