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AD53 LFK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,980 mi
Last recorded127,980 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,980 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,737 miles

excessive play in rear diff bushes

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 117,466 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working no brake lights (1.2.1b)

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

excessive play in rear diff bushes

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease

oil level low

rear diff mounting rubber worn

spare tyre flat

thorn in nsf tyre side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2015 107,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease

oil level low

rear diff mounting rubber worn

spare tyre flat

thorn in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,658 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre badly perished but unable to see cords. strongly advise replacement

nearside rear position lamp/ stop lamp obscured but not more than 50%

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,315 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated/ hanger snapped

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,312 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated/ hanger snapped

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,517 miles

brake pipes all heavily greased

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,222 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 58,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,177 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,997 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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AD53 LFK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 LFK, 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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What year was AD53 LFK registered?

AD53 LFK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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