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AF53 VAJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,690 mi
Last recorded110,690 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,690 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Be careful the steel brake pipes are corroded they might twist when replacing hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 109,422 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

item removed from driver view before test

under tray fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2015 109,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust system corroded

item removed from driver view before test

under tray fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,667 miles

no access to rear seat / seat belts

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,269 miles

unable to carry out full seat belt checks rear seat's folded down postion.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,301 miles

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

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

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

rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,491 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,667 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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AF53 VAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF53 VAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 VAJ registered?

AF53 VAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AF53 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VAJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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