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R378 VWO

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 VWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 88,295 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,521 miles

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

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

S R S LIGHT ON

T C LIGHT ON

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,514 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

S R S LIGHT ON

T C LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 77,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,299 miles

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

slight split in nearside front wiper blade rubber

Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,827 miles

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

bolts missing from towbar

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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R378 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 R378 VWO, 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 R378 VWO registered?

R378 VWO is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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