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C16 SSM

1999 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Freelander90,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 120,937 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,453 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 116,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

The battery is insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2013 115,943 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 11,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,694 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 95,694 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 95,690 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 88,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,433 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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C16 SSM is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C16 SSM, 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 C16 SSM registered?

C16 SSM is a 1999 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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