MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER FREELANDERs year 1997

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Pass percent:49.27%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER FREELANDER year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:2,316 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	427
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	232
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	168
Headlamp aim out of alignment	160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	155
Registration plate lamp issues	136
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	75
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	74
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	61
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	47
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	45
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	43
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Registration plate issues	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	15
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	5
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	4
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	427
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	232
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	168
Headlamp aim out of alignment	160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	155
Registration plate lamp issues	136
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	75
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	74
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	61
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	47
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	45
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	43
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Registration plate issues	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	15
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	5
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	4
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER FREELANDERs year 1997

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