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AA53 JAX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 JAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower arms corroded both sides

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

indicator stalk intermittent

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower arms corroded both sides

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

indicator stalk intermittent

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded- On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Propshaft missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

scratch in windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2019 127,882 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded- On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Propshaft missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

scratch in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,785 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Propshaft missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

scratch in windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2018 124,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

scratch in windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Propshaft missing

Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded. on limit, this will need attention soon

front tyres worn on inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2017 121,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded. on limit, this will need attention soon

front tyres worn on inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,595 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,456 miles

washers requires attention

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,607 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,743 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 1 Apr 2011 87,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 59,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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AA53 JAX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AA53 JAX, 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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AA53 JAX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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