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V283 DRA

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 DRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,752 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s and n/s rear drums have a fluid/ oil leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 119,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s and n/s rear drums have a fluid/ oil leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,084 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 101,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,603 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 97,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,603 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 DRA is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V283 DRA, 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 DRA is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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