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V189 MGW

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,553 mi
Last recorded132,553 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 MGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,553 miles

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

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

power steering pump appears to be leaking - damp around the pump

Fail 3 Mar 2018 132,553 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering pump appears to be leaking - damp around the pump

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

power steering pipes damp - no leak evident

Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

power steering pipes damp - no leak evident

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view borderline (8.1.2a)

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

power steering pipe appears to be leaking due to excess fluid

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,884 miles

Centre drive shaft removed

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

Power steering pipe leaking fluid

Fail 18 Apr 2015 112,832 miles

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

Centre drive shaft removed

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

Power steering pipe leaking fluid

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,556 miles

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

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

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

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

propshaft is missing

tyre size : 225 / 55 r17

Pass 7 May 2013 104,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 99,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 95,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 86,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,194 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 83,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 77,867 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,184 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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V189 MGW is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V189 MGW, 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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V189 MGW is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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