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AK03 ZXD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

232,396 mi
Last recorded232,396 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 232,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside door shut around wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 232,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside door shut around wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 232,393 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached is detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 232,089 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 232,073 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 231,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 231,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 227,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased, front pipes under arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some under body corrosion building up

Fail 2 Sep 2021 227,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased, front pipes under arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some under body corrosion building up

Pass 13 Oct 2020 221,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear check strap damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2019 202,183 miles

Park brake just achieves minimum effort, advise rectification

Fail 26 Jul 2019 202,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Park brake just achieves minimum effort, advise rectification

Pass 26 Jul 2018 192,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 192,434 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 179,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread @ 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread @ 3mm

exhaust hangers corroded on exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2017 179,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread @ 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread @ 3mm

exhaust hangers corroded on exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2016 161,042 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS HAVE SOME LOSS OF COLOUR

Fail 6 Jul 2016 161,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

BOTH REAR INDICATORS HAVE SOME LOSS OF COLOUR

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,779 miles

European beam masks fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2015 140,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

European beam masks fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,365 miles

all brake pipes lightly corroded

exhaust system corroding

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,826 miles

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

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

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

rear diff front mount broken and hitting sub- frame

rear diff has has slight leak offside half shaft seal

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre side walls geting poor

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 40,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,399 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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AK03 ZXD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 AK03 ZXD, 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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AK03 ZXD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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