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R23 DJN

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 92,461 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 92,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from engine

propshaft missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,829 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R23 DJN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R23 DJN, 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 R23 DJN registered?

R23 DJN is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R23 DJN safe to buy?

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