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AK53 SUY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,183 mi
Last recorded169,183 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 169,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 168,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when braking (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,656 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,134 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,745 miles

Central prop shaft missing.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,565 miles

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

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

Central prop shaft missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,224 miles

MIL light on

corrosion exhaust rear section

corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion rear and nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Fail 25 Oct 2017 108,224 miles

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

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

MIL light on

corrosion exhaust rear section

corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion rear and nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,397 miles

both front tyres worn

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2016 103,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,431 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 SUY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK53 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

AK53 SUY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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