1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · R56 YWP
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 100,779 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R56 YWP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2009
- 100,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R56 YWP Mileage History
- 06/01/200679,447 mi
- 08/01/200785,939 mi+6,492 mi
- 18/01/200893,169 mi+7,230 mi
- 25/01/200893,169 mi
- 12/01/2009100,779 mi+7,610 mi
- 14/01/2009100,779 mi
Average of roughly 7,059 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R56 YWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R56 YWP) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2009 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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