MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear door can not be opened
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear door can not be opened
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelande?
Based on 549 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S978 EWL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelande in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelande models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 91,111 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 Freelande fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S978 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Freelande typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelande is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S978 EWL registered?
S978 EWL is a 1998 Land Rover Freelande, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S978 EWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S978 EWL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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