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E4 WHU

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 WHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 133,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 131,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,645 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2011 128,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,468 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 125,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 122,698 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 122,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 113,355 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 106,075 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,075 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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E4 WHU is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E4 WHU, 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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E4 WHU is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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