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M40 CEU

2016 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,908 mi
Last recorded9,908 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Freelander50,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 9,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 84,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2024 73,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,842 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 9,656 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 9,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 52,009 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap and cradle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,548 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank cradle corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2021 41,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe poorly routed/made

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank cradle corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 8,214 miles

Front brake master cylinder slight misting of fluid (still operates as it should)

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Very little reserve travel on rear brake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 31,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,529 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing worn ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 28,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing worn ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 25,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,703 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,897 miles

tail box in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,933 miles

all tyre side walls cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,922 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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M40 CEU is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,884 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 M40 CEU, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M40 CEU is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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