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R507 SJH

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers present

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake backplate excessively corroded.

Oil leak ()

Rear propshaft not present

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Upper engine mount has been welded

Fail 17 Mar 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Upper engine mount has been welded

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers present

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake backplate excessively corroded.

Oil leak ()

Rear propshaft not present

Pass 12 Mar 2016 130,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,709 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 117,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,558 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,664 miles

rear numberplate has slight water damage

Pass 11 May 2010 89,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,904 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 1 May 2009 82,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 82,121 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

dif oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 76,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear axle mounting bush worn

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 71,504 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,816 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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R507 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R507 SJH, 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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R507 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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