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AK53 SRU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,129 mi
Last recorded74,129 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 74,129 miles

2x front seats do not lift forward

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towing hitch on rear subframe torn metal

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp protector cages missing fitting kit still present slight sharp

offside headlamp broken on support bracketssecure when bonnet closed

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp protector cages missing fitting kit still present slight sharp

offside headlamp broken on support bracketssecure when bonnet closed

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

rear sub frame split where towing hook welded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,381 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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AK53 SRU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 SRU, 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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What year was AK53 SRU registered?

AK53 SRU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 SRU safe to buy?

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