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V236 FTA

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 167,183 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 166,948 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear differential nearside bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 156,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 152,233 miles

Both front brake pipes greased

Both prop bearing rubbers deteriorating

Both rear diff mount rubbers deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2013 152,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front brake pipes greased

Both prop bearing rubbers deteriorating

Both rear diff mount rubbers deteriorating

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 148,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perishing and cracking in treads but not deep enough to expose plys or cords

Fail 29 Feb 2012 148,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing and cracking in treads but not deep enough to expose plys or cords

Pass 5 Mar 2010 144,884 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 144,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 122,769 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 122,769 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,111 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 101,111 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,556 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 61,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,877 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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V236 FTA is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V236 FTA, 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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V236 FTA is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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