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R250 CDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,923 mi
Last recorded81,923 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,923 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,909 miles

1- rear axle oil leek †2- rear brake pipes to w/cyl rusted †3- n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,909 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1- rear axle oil leek †2- rear brake pipes to w/cyl rusted †3- n/s/r tyre pressure low

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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R250 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R250 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R250 CDU?

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What year was R250 CDU registered?

R250 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R250 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 CDU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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