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V252 RAL

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 RAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 94,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

door mirror glass cracked,o/s/f disc guard corroded,prop removed,n/s/r tyre uneven wear.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,902 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

door mirror glass cracked,o/s/f disc guard corroded,prop removed,n/s/r tyre uneven wear,

Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

handbrake travel. pas pipes chaffing. n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

mirror lences cracked.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 88,869 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

handbrake travel. pas pipes chaffing. n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

mirror lences cracked.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,936 miles

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

drivers mirror lence cracked. catalyst weak. handbrake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,325 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 68,571 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,020 miles

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

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

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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V252 RAL is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V252 RAL, 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 V252 RAL registered?

V252 RAL is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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