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R240 CDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 158,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

prop shaft removed

Fail 13 Jun 2013 158,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

prop shaft removed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 140,199 miles

propshaft has been removed

Fail 14 Jun 2012 140,199 miles

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

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

propshaft has been removed

Fail 7 Jun 2012 140,193 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

centre prop bearing has play

front pads low

oil filter leaking

os mirror casing missing

osr tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 137,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 134,520 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 134,520 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 122,001 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 122,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 117,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 117,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 101,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 84,888 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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R240 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R240 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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R240 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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