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J30 CRL

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,969 mi
Last recorded189,969 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 CRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 189,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner cv boot

Pass 20 Jul 2010 189,965 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner cv boot

Pass 9 May 2009 189,569 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 189,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 188,513 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Nov 2007 188,511 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Oct 2006 175,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 175,696 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2005 160,849 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft defective

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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J30 CRL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J30 CRL, 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 J30 CRL registered?

J30 CRL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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