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V179 GRY

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,754 mi
Last recorded171,754 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 GRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 171,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 171,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 164,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 153,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 153,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,318 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 129,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 120,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2010 110,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,555 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,576 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,805 miles

diff mounting split

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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V179 GRY is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V179 GRY, 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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V179 GRY is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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