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R547 HMV

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 HMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,324 miles

no water in rad tank

Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,324 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

no water in rad tank

Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,903 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 76,365 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 76,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 70,743 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 70,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R547 HMV is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Red 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 R547 HMV, 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 R547 HMV registered?

R547 HMV is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R547 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 HMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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