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R209 CDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,185 mi
Last recorded110,185 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,185 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,526 miles

both rear ferrules slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteroirated

nearside door mirror cracked

rear diff leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,526 miles

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

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

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

both rear ferrules slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteroirated

nearside door mirror cracked

rear diff leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,687 miles

nearside exterior mirror glass cracked and crazed

Fail 20 Feb 2008 100,684 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside exterior mirror glass cracked and crazed

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 91,713 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT WORN

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

REAR AXLE BUSH WORN

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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R209 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 R209 CDU, 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 R209 CDU registered?

R209 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R209 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 CDU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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