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A3 DAP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 120,279 miles

under chassis slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both front mountings snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to chassis and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 118,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both front mountings snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to chassis and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat belt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 114,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 114,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bindng

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 108,405 miles

offside outer body sill weak at rear

rear tyres tread feathered

steering rack gaiters wet

top stop lamp not working

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and nearside rear ferrules - strong advisory (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres bold on outer edges

offside outer body sill weak at rear

rear exhaust bracket snapped, system still supported

steering rack gaiters wet

top stop light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and nearside rear ferrules - strong advisory (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

front tyres bold on outer edges

offside outer body sill weak at rear

rear exhaust bracket snapped, system still supported

steering rack gaiters wet

top stop light not working

Pass 19 May 2016 99,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and nearside rear hose- strong advisory (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

top stop light not working

Fail 18 May 2016 99,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and nearside rear hose- strong advisory (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

top stop light not working

Pass 18 May 2015 93,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake hose ferrals corroded

handbrake adjustment very tight

Pass 14 May 2014 87,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferrals corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 87,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferrals corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 77,943 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

all brake hose ferrals corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,757 miles

b/pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,139 miles

sump guard bolts missing & loose

Pass 5 May 2010 52,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,178 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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A3 DAP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 DAP, 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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A3 DAP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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