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AJ53 YAK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,226 miles

Front Wiper linkage worn.

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

Offside 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps inoperative.

Fail 11 Nov 2021 144,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wiper linkage worn.

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

Offside 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps inoperative.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.6mm @centre of tread. 195/80R15C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 195/80R15C. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met, it would appear that the braking system needs adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/F brake performance reduced. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.6mm @centre of tread. 195/80R15C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 195/80R15C. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,263 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

General slight corrosion to vehicle structure and components

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,975 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,973 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,373 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear brake hanging on after application of handbrake

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,829 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,829 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,195 miles

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

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

Nearside front top suspension bearing creaking when turned from lock to lock

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,738 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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AJ53 YAK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ53 YAK, 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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AJ53 YAK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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