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A5 FLW

1999 Land Rover Freelander

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Freelander90,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,861 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2012 116,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,891 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 95,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,154 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror has slight damage

Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,154 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror has slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,545 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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A5 FLW is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,594 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 A5 FLW, 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 27 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 A5 FLW registered?

A5 FLW is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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The MOT history for A5 FLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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