1997 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · R163 CUR
1997 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 77,965 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R163 CUR Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2008
- 77,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R163 CUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Freelander (R163 CUR) between September 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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)”.
R163 CUR Mileage History
- 02/09/200671,711 mi
- 04/09/200671,713 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/200671,713 mi
- 25/09/200775,088 mi+3,375 mi
- 25/09/200775,112 mi+24 mi
- 22/09/200877,938 mi+2,826 mi
- 10/10/200877,965 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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