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AF53 VCM

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,437 mi
Last recorded142,437 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 142,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,165 miles

spare wheel is missing from rear door leaving studs protruding

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

spare wheel is missing from rear door leaving studs protruding

Pass 8 Dec 2012 119,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 81,832 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO N/S/R,O/S/R AND N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED.

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 68,868 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,340 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 35,076 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 VCM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF53 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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