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R442 CAW

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

all discs corroded

cant see all brake pads

nearside wing mirror cracked but secure

insrument dials dissapear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,961 miles

rear diff. mounting worn and excess movement

Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,159 miles

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

Oil leak

slight deterioration in front numberplate

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift.

front numberplate cracked/deteriorated.

oil leak final drive unit.

rear wiper rubber deteriorated.

retaining screws missing front bumper lower edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 69,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake warning light on.

exhaust heatshield adrift.

front number plate cracked.

oilleak final drive unit.

rear wiper rubber deteriorated.

retaining screws missing front bumper lower edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,474 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R442 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R442 CAW, 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 R442 CAW registered?

R442 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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