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V298 FWB

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,985 miles

rear screen missing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear screen missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,635 miles

all suspension bushes cracking,splitting, debonding and displaying play.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,underbody,fuel tank support strap,all suspension components,exhaust and all metal brake pipes.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

all suspension bushes cracking,splitting, debonding and displaying play.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,underbody,fuel tank support strap,all suspension components,exhaust and all metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose but not insecure

both front steering rack track rod end gaiters cracking.

corrosion located on both rear brake disc.

rear number plate lamp loose but not insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,661 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 55,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V298 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V298 FWB, 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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V298 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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