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M49 YAR

2009 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

146,495 mi
Last recorded146,495 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Freelander87,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 YAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 146,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 146,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 114,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,539 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 141,373 miles

front brake discs corroded/slightly worn-

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,364 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,361 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,605 miles

ADVISE CLAMP REMOVING FROM REAR EXHAUST PIPE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,996 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 120,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,820 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,873 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's slightly splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,727 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,625 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 39,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 39,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 V (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 V (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,746 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)

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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M49 YAR is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 87,440 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 M49 YAR, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M49 YAR is a 2009 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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