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AK53 TZU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,142 mi
Last recorded151,142 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 151,142 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine stopped running (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed CO 57% /hc 437 / la 107.9 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 138,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 138,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (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 drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear differential mountings badly worn, require replacement ASAP.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2022 129,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 127,202 miles

Brake pipes near fuel tank greased.

Front springs starting to corrode.

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Rear diff mount defective.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,447 miles

1.off side hand brake efficiency low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,068 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,167 miles

Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,159 miles

SRS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

SRS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,010 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyre walls perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

all tyres cracked and perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust in poor condition

slight engine misfire

stone chips to screen

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,096 miles

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

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

coolant level low

slight engine misfire

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,015 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,225 miles

outer brake pads very low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,448 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 TZU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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