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AF53 VAX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,412 mi
Last recorded150,412 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,412 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has corrosion/small holes on seam weld area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 147,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,456 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 144,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 135,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,319 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged at sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,245 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,604 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,604 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,559 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,642 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 VAX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAX, 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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AF53 VAX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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