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J11 NWB

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 NWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,480 miles

n/s/r seatbelt deteriating

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear reg plate deteriating

slight cut in o/s/r seatbelt

Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r seatbelt deteriating

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear reg plate deteriating

slight cut in o/s/r seatbelt

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,226 miles

All shock absorbers weak

Damage to o/s sill seam

General corrosion to steering rack housing

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

N/s/f tyre wearing close to service limits

Plastic sill covers and wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All shock absorbers weak

Damage to o/s sill seam

General corrosion to steering rack housing

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

N/s/f tyre wearing close to service limits

Plastic sill covers and wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,535 miles

Front brake pads 50-60% worn

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to coil springs

Impact damage to o/s sill

Plastic sill covers and wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe (near hose joint)

Some deterioration to n/s track rod end and antiroll bar link dust covers

Various small chips on windscreen

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake pads 50-60% worn

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to coil springs

Impact damage to o/s sill

Plastic sill covers and wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe (near hose joint)

Some deterioration to n/s track rod end and antiroll bar link dust covers

Various small chips on windscreen

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,828 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Engine undertray damaged

Evidence of oil leaks from engine

Evidence of oil o/s steering rack

General corrosion to subframes and components

Minor damage to o/s/r seatbelt webbing

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight freeplay to upper steering column

Some corrosion to both front inner wing and chassis legs

Some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Some eveidence of corrosion to inner and ouer sill seams (plastic covers preventing full examination)

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,828 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Engine undertray damaged

Evidence of oil leaks from engine

Evidence of oil o/s steering rack

General corrosion to subframes and components

Minor damage to o/s/r seatbelt webbing

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Slight freeplay to upper steering column

Some corrosion to both front inner wing and chassis legs

Some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Some eveidence of corrosion to inner and ouer sill seams (plastic covers preventing full examination)

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,220 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly

Auxillary drive belt badly deteriorated

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorating

General corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

Metal coolant pipes badly corroded and weeping

O/s sill damaged

Rear tyres 12psi o/s and 24psi n/s (spec = 30psi) (re-inflated!)

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight pull to o/s under b rake test conditions

Small chip centre of screen

Some corrosion to inner sills. Plastic covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Some corrosion to rear chassis, subframe and components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,209 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorating

Front brake pads 50% approx

Fuel smell engine bay

N/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

N/s/r seat belt webbing damaged

O/s sill damaged

Park brake low effort for model

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of sills

Small chips on windscreen

Track rod end rubber boots deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2011 96,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxillary drive belt deteriorating

Front brake pads 50% approx

Fuel smell engine bay

N/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

N/s/r seat belt webbing damaged

O/s sill damaged

Park brake low effort for model

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

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of sills

Small chips on windscreen

Track rod end rubber boots deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,261 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill edge damaged centre

small stone chips front screen

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

chip in screen

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 85,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,204 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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J11 NWB is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,997cc 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 J11 NWB, 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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J11 NWB is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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