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A1 UMF

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

156,394 mi
Last recorded156,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 156,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 156,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,707 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2021 98,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease except portion of NSR which is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper linkage has play

Fail 27 May 2021 98,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease except portion of NSR which is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper linkage has play

Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,101 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,500 miles

rear seats foulded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,393 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,042 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,169 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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A1 UMF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 A1 UMF, 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 A1 UMF registered?

A1 UMF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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