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V283 DFF

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 DFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,126 miles

o/s obligatory mirror broken

undertrays fitted covering some components

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2015 112,126 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s obligatory mirror broken

undertrays fitted covering some components

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leal

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear diff front support bush has excessive movement.

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leal

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear diff front support bush has excessive movement.

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,319 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,559 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 83,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,463 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,981 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,751 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,287 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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V283 DFF is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V283 DFF, 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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V283 DFF is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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