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AD03 HFW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,103 mi
Last recorded168,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 168,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE LEGAL-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE LEGAL-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

power steering hoses collapsing, operated ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2017 168,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes on (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE LEGAL-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE LEGAL-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

power steering hoses collapsing, operated ok at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 158,815 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

towbar removed at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2015 158,811 miles

Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing bolts to rear x member (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure towbar to chassis bolts (6.6.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seats have movement in back rest

exhaust rear corroded

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

passanger front seat tilt mechanism not working

rear axle mounting bushes BADLY WORN

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2014 148,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seats have movement in back rest

exhaust rear corroded

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

passanger front seat tilt mechanism not working

rear axle mounting bushes BADLY WORN

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 140,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 135,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,591 miles

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

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

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

rear axle mounting bush worn

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2012 127,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear axle mounting bush worn

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,650 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,043 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,235 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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AD03 HFW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD03 HFW, 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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AD03 HFW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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