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IBZ 4941

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 4941
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 151,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 148,741 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2016 148,706 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside brake disc badly corroded (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,867 miles

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

middle stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 143,110 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 138,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2013 138,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre stop lamp not working

hill descent light on

osf fog light damaged

traction control light on

Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

passenger front seat unable to tilt forward

windscreen wipers not parking off screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 131,990 miles

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

coolant bottle empty

high level brake light inop

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front spotlight damaged

offside mirror repaired with tape

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jul 2012 131,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

coolant bottle empty

high level brake light inop

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front spotlight damaged

offside mirror repaired with tape

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,780 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2011 126,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

driving light lense offside front cracked

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

offside mirror damaged repaired with tape

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

wipers do not park,automatically

Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 110,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,835 miles

both front metal brake pipes rusty

offside mirror repaired with tape

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,091 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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IBZ 4941 is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 IBZ 4941, 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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IBZ 4941 is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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