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1997 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · M16 ARN

M16 ARN

1997 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 60,299 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Year / Origin
1997 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
60,299 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1795cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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.

M16 ARN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 60,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M16 ARN Mileage History

  1. 03/10/202360,139 mi
  2. 24/10/202460,289 mi+150 mi
  3. 30/10/202460,291 mi+2 mi
  4. 07/10/202560,299 mi+8 mi
  5. 07/10/202560,299 mi

Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M16 ARN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 17:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Freelander (M16 ARN) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded 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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