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R284 RSS

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 RSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 125,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 122,946 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 114,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,252 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,252 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 90,731 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,312 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,946 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,946 miles

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

rear diff mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,944 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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R284 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R284 RSS, 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 R284 RSS registered?

R284 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R284 RSS safe to buy?

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