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J444 AAC

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 AAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 103,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 101,219 miles

underbody underseald...... front discs corrodede.... exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 99,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,539 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic cover on buckle missing on nsr

Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,431 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,431 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 83,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 83,981 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2005 76,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 76,125 miles

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

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

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

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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J444 AAC is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J444 AAC, 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 J444 AAC registered?

J444 AAC is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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