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R237 EBD

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,531 mi
Last recorded116,531 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 EBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no rear propshaft fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 116,424 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,404 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/ mirror cover broken

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,480 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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R237 EBD is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R237 EBD, 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 R237 EBD registered?

R237 EBD is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R237 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 EBD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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