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R212 LFE

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 LFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 126,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emission not checked due to exhaust blow

middle seat belt cover missing

Pass 6 May 2009 118,883 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 118,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 110,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from transmission not wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,007 miles

advise rear diff leaking

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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R212 LFE is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 R212 LFE, 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 R212 LFE registered?

R212 LFE is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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