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AJ53 YCB

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,741 mi
Last recorded178,741 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 178,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 178,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition and end tail pipe missing

rear diff mounting bushes badly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 156,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both,o/s on limit (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust showing deterioration

o/s rear tyre starting to get lower

rear diff bush deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 156,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both,o/s on limit (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

exhaust showing deterioration

o/s front strut top bearing slightly tight/rough

o/s rear tyre starting to get lower

rear diff bush deteriorated

sill slightly damaged

slight corrosion starting in places

Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,058 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,312 miles

brake pipes corroded in pipe supports unable to thoroughly check explained and showed to presenter

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 151,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded in pipe supports unable to thoroughly check explained and showed to presenter

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 135,123 miles

oil leak possible top boost pipe

Fail 4 Dec 2015 134,881 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak possible top boost pipe

rear diff mount broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear diff, front mount worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear diff, front mount worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,571 miles

rear diff (front) mount

rear exhaust box corroded

slight bind both front brakes

Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,475 miles

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

rear diff (front) mount

rear exhaust box corroded

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,724 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,266 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,671 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 YCB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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