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T53 UBL

1999 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,039 mi
Last recorded152,039 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Freelander90,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 UBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 152,039 miles

Brake fluid level below max

Coolant bottle empty

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre but not reaching cords or ply (recomend replacing)

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

Gearbox stabilizer bar bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 152,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid level below max

Coolant bottle empty

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre but not reaching cords or ply (recomend replacing)

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

Gearbox stabilizer bar bushes slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 143,512 miles

slight crack on front numberplate

Fail 26 Jan 2011 143,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,589 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 135,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 124,985 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 124,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 117,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 109,214 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 109,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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T53 UBL is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,594 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 T53 UBL, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T53 UBL is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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