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AC03 BHK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 178,121 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 173,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 173,631 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 166,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 166,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 159,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 153,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 146,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,609 miles

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

Parking brake light on the dash

Fail 11 Jun 2018 138,609 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake light on the dash

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,906 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 119,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 103,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror loose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,350 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,604 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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AC03 BHK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AC03 BHK, 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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AC03 BHK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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