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R588 BDU

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,885 mi
Last recorded136,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,885 miles

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

prop shaft gaiter missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Propshaft component defective

brakes noisy

tracking appears out

white smoke at fast idle lots of water in exhaust

Fail 13 Jan 2009 133,622 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

brakes noisy

tracking appears out

Pass 19 Jan 2008 124,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 120,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 110,725 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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R588 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R588 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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What year was R588 BDU registered?

R588 BDU is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R588 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 BDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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