1997 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · R781 RDY
1997 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 105,085 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R781 RDY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2007
- 105,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R781 RDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Freelander (R781 RDY) between May 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
R781 RDY Mileage History
- 15/05/200696,582 mi
- 16/05/200696,587 mi+5 mi
- 11/08/2007105,085 mi+8,498 mi
Average of roughly 6,860 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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