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A3 FBN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,604 miles

FRONT CHASSIS LEG SECTIONS AND SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREAS COROSION EVIDENT

FRONT INNER WING SECTIONS CORRODED BEHIND WHEEL ARCH LINERS

FUEL TANK CARRIER SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened MUST BE STRICTLY MONITORED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened must be strictly monitored (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS WEAR EVIDENT

REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION EVIDENT MUST BE STRICTLY MONITORED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,543 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at front subframe to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

FRONT CHASSIS LEG SECTIONS AND SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREAS COROSION EVIDENT

FRONT INNER WING SECTIONS CORRODED BEHIND WHEEL ARCH LINERS

FUEL TANK CARRIER SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened MUST BE STRICTLY MONITORED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened must be strictly monitored (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS WEAR EVIDENT

REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION EVIDENT MUST BE STRICTLY MONITORED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,165 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,872 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,156 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,534 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,413 miles

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

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 FBN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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