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R269 CUR

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 CUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 178,266 miles

Nearside Front window taped up

Offside Front Inner cv joint perished

Offside Front inner edge worn low

engine oil leak

front nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded

front reg plate weathered

nearside and offside sills corroded inside and out

nearside front wheel bind

nearside mirror held on by a screw

nearside rear wheel bind

offside front anti roll link slight play

offside wing mirror taped on

Fail 20 Nov 2019 178,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside running to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front window taped up

Offside Front Inner cv joint perished

Offside Front inner edge worn low

engine oil leak

front nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded

front reg plate weathered

nearside and offside sills corroded inside and out

nearside front wheel bind

nearside mirror held on by a screw

nearside rear wheel bind

offside front anti roll link slight play

offside wing mirror taped on

Pass 24 Oct 2018 165,899 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 165,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 150,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor out rigger (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

chassis has surface corrosion

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,641 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,637 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,567 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,679 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,505 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 60,172 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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R269 CUR is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R269 CUR, 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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R269 CUR is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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