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R317 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 114,678 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 114,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 113,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,765 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,754 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,205 miles

front discs slightly corroded-

Pass 24 May 2006 72,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 62,611 miles

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

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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R317 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R317 OAB, 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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R317 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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