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M16 ARN

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,299 mi
Last recorded60,299 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 ARN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 60,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 60,299 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 60,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,423 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 59,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,318 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,301 miles

Both rear tyre and spare sidewalls, rubber cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,284 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,757 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,070 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M16 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,239 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 M16 ARN, 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 29 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 M16 ARN registered?

M16 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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