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V205 LNY

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 LNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,668 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,338 miles

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

engine oil leak rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across fuel tank and from front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,087 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,180 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

o/s/f tyre feathering

o/s/r sub-frame welded to chassis

Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,179 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

o/s/f tyre feathering

o/s/r sub-frame welded to chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 87,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,496 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 84,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,605 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,616 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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V205 LNY is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V205 LNY, 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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V205 LNY is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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