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DAD 147Y

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,133 mi
Last recorded63,133 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 147Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,378 miles

nsf tyre on limit metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,110 miles

All brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,099 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,208 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,098 miles

Both rear brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,098 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,695 miles

Wear evident on O/S track rod end.

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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DAD 147Y is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DAD 147Y, 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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DAD 147Y is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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