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R888 MLN

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,936 mi
Last recorded163,936 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 MLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 163,936 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust knocks on body

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 159,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 149,169 miles

Propshaft component defective

both front brake discs in poor condition

hi level stoplamp not working

nearside lower ball joint boot torn

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

both front brake discs in poor condition

hi level stoplamp not working

nearside lower ball joint boot torn

oil leak at rear diff

rear diff mounting rubber torn resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 138,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear axle mounting bush signifigantly worn reccomend replacement

rear tow socket insacure reccomend rectification

Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside parkbrake poor

parkbrake lever requires firm pull on

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 109,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,816 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror outer cover missing

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2007 97,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

offside mirror outer cover missing

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2006 83,325 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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R888 MLN is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 83,816 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 R888 MLN, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R888 MLN is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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