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257 JOR

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,694 mi
Last recorded48,694 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 JOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats fitted or seat belts

Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear seats removed

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,576 miles

fan belt frayed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 45,772 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats removed and seat belts

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on outter edges

no rear seats fitted or belts

Fail 26 Apr 2016 36,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing on outter edges

no rear seats fitted or belts

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,498 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,572 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,704 miles

Front brake pads worn approx 80%.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,512 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,756 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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257 JOR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 257 JOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 257 JOR registered?

257 JOR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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