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R463 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023

Offside Front Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill showing signs of heavy surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel, could not locate source

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 155,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 150,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 147,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 144,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 140,020 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 136,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,425 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 131,425 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,805 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,672 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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R463 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R463 BAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R463 BAC registered?

R463 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R463 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 BAC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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