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AF53 VCE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,756 mi
Last recorded68,756 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,756 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,688 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 VCE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

AF53 VCE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AF53 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VCE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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