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R228 CDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,563 mi
Last recorded155,563 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 155,563 miles

diff and propshaft missing

n/s front lower ball joint and o/s front anti roll bar link dirt rubbers split

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 155,625 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

diff and propshaft missing

n/s front lower ball joint and o/s front anti roll bar link dirt rubbers split

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 155,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door top hinge worn

Prop shaft missing

Rear diff missing

Rear drive shafts missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 154,450 miles

front to rear prop shaft missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 144,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 144,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 133,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 127,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 127,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R228 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R228 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 R228 CDU registered?

R228 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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