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AJ53 YBO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 159,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slight damage

Rear exhaust system slight leak of gases

propshaft removed

Fail 20 Apr 2022 159,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slight damage

Rear exhaust system slight leak of gases

propshaft removed

Pass 22 Apr 2021 147,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2021 147,688 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,093 miles

rear axle propshaft been removed

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,941 miles

Rear axle propshaft removed.

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,923 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Feb 2016 122,406 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Feb 2016 122,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,390 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,775 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,640 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,837 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,768 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBO 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 71.4%.

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 AJ53 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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