MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
front to rear prop shaft missing
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R228 CDU safe to buy?
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