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R26 LRF

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 135,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside mirror casing

Pass 3 May 2012 135,158 miles

damage to nearside mirror casing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,495 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 124,480 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

ns door mirror damaged

osr door will not open

prop shaft has been removed

tc light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 116,788 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 111,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 96,241 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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R26 LRF is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R26 LRF, 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 R26 LRF registered?

R26 LRF is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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