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OY16 VDM

2016 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Freelander50,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 VDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,080 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,078 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in O/S/R tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,080 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,147 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,495 miles

all wipers slow to clear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2019 25,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all wipers slow to clear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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OY16 VDM is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY16 VDM, 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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What year was OY16 VDM registered?

OY16 VDM is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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