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AK53 TXO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,470 mi
Last recorded139,470 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 136,811 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central prop shaft missing

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central prop shaft missing

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,740 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 111,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2019 97,559 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

rear diff center bush worn

Fail 7 May 2019 97,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear The differential front mounting rubber is broken.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides on lower part. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Some play on arm, ( tape around arm ). ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, along chassis and above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative The motor plug was out of place. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, the little one between hose and cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished ( manufacturer code 4109 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged The arm is not locking on open position. ()

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Is the nearside brake pipe, in some points under the body, on plastic clips and near rear axle . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The little one between hose and cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished, ( manufacturer code 4109 ).

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged The arm is not locking on open position. ()

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Is the nearside brake pipe, in some points under the body, on plastic clips and near rear axle . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The little one between hose and cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished, ( manufacturer code 4109 ).

Pass 2 May 2017 72,960 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 72,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,241 miles

front tyres low and worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,799 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,666 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 TXO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TXO, 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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AK53 TXO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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