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AF53 VCK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,982 mi
Last recorded153,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,010 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 137,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,702 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,628 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Rear seat belts not checked seats facing down.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 116,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,197 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,345 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,186 miles

rear diff front mounting bush spliting.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,834 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 VCK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCK, 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 AF53 VCK registered?

AF53 VCK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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