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R238 CDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,464 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,599 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 9 Nov 2007 89,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 79,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both door mirror covers broken

both rear axle front tie bar inner bushes worn and debonding

front antiroll bar moves sideways

n/s/r tyre is worn unevenly and close to limit

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2005 74,360 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

both door mirrors taped up

both rear tyres tread pattens distorted and causing road noise

o/s of front anti roll bar has been rubbing on shock absorber

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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R238 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R238 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 R238 CDU registered?

R238 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R238 CDU safe to buy?

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