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R476 BDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,143 mi
Last recorded121,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 121,143 miles

Propshaft component defective

exhaust leak-slight and exhaust note

Fail 21 Nov 2010 121,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Propshaft component defective

exhaust leak-slight and exhaust note

Pass 12 Jan 2010 116,765 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jan 2010 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jan 2010 116,750 miles

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

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 115,230 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

suspect shockers soft / coolant level low / battery insecure / front pipe & cat new / slight blow rear exhaust join / damage os / coil springs badly corroded / rear differential damp / prop shaft mount weak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 108,971 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake squeal

coolant level low

nail in n/sr tyre

tyre size 2156515h

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,971 miles

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)

brake squeal

coolant level low

nail in n/sr tyre

tyre size 2156515h

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,256 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear suspension arm bushes split

front brakes worn close to limit

play osf track rod end

rear differential front mount split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,898 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

the following metal brake pipes are corroded & close to limit:both front to rear//both rear to wheel cylinders//both front to flexible hoses

Pass 23 Feb 2006 82,378 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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R476 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R476 BDU, 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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R476 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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