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V197 AFU

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 AFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,855 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,832 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,382 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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V197 AFU is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V197 AFU, 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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What year was V197 AFU registered?

V197 AFU is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V197 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 AFU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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