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J555 KAR

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,699 mi
Last recorded149,699 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 KAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 149,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 137,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 127,285 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 127,285 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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J555 KAR is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J555 KAR, 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 J555 KAR registered?

J555 KAR is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is J555 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 KAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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