Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1997 LAND ROVER FREELANDER1.8L PETROL

M16 ARN

LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997, PETROL, 1795cc) — mileage recorded at 60,299. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1795cc
Mechanical Assessment
This 1997 Land Rover Freelander shows a very clean MOT history with minimal recorded defects. The most recent test in October 2025 was a pass, following a minor failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp. The mechanical trend appears stable. The only significant mechanical issue noted in the last three years involved deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers in October 2024, which was rectified to achieve a pass. Aside from this minor suspension component wear, no major structural or safety defects have been flagged. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging just over 2,000 miles per year. While this suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and brakes, such low usage can be ambiguous. It may indicate a vehicle that has been well-maintained and lightly used, or it could suggest long periods of sitting idle, which can lead to perished rubber components, seized calipers, or fuel system issues. The vehicle's condition trend looks stable, as the recent failures were minor and easily addressed. However, the low mileage means you should not assume the mechanical components are in perfect condition simply due to low wear.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 17:54
Mechanic's Historical Review
This 1997 Land Rover Freelander shows a very clean MOT history with minimal recorded defects. The most recent test in October 2025 was a pass, following a minor failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp. The mechanical trend appears stable. The only significant mechanical issue noted in the last three years involved deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers in October 2024, which was rectified to achieve a pass. Aside from this minor suspension component wear, no major structural or safety defects have been flagged. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging just over 2,000 miles per year. While this suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and brakes, such low usage can be ambiguous. It may indicate a vehicle that has been well-maintained and lightly used, or it could suggest long periods of sitting idle, which can lead to perished rubber components, seized calipers, or fuel system issues. The vehicle's condition trend looks stable, as the recent failures were minor and easily addressed. However, the low mileage means you should not assume the mechanical components are in perfect condition simply due to low wear.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1997 Land Rover Freelander (M16 ARN), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2023 to October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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