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R348 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,202 mi
Last recorded148,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 148,202 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 148,201 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 145,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 145,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 144,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 142,564 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 142,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 141,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 137,373 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 137,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,668 miles

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

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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R348 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R348 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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R348 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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