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S978 EWL

1998 Land Rover Freelande

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,580 mi
Last recorded130,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelande91,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 EWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelande
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 130,580 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,624 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 116,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 103,188 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 91,045 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,045 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelande?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,956
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 26
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
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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.

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