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R169 WUD

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 WUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,374 miles

water leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,374 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

water leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,467 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,102 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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R169 WUD is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R169 WUD, 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 R169 WUD registered?

R169 WUD is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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