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R538 KKS

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 KKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,519 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 91,519 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs corroded x2.

damp around p/steering pump.

diff pinnion oil seal leaking.

front discs corroded x2.

front section of main front to rear brake pipe corroded.

nsf tyre on legal limit center tread.

osf tyre coming up to wear bands.

osr tyre flat.

rear no plate cracked.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

discs corroded front !

exhaust slight blow rear joint!

nsr slight brake bind,h/brake cable sticking slightly (BORDERLINE)!

oil leak!

rear no plate cracked!

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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R538 KKS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R538 KKS, 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 R538 KKS registered?

R538 KKS is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R538 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 KKS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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