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AK53 TZV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,987 miles

Central Rear rear diff, front mounting excessively worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,982 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested brakes leaking fluid (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main supply (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along floor pan (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main supply (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear diff, front mounting excessively worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 73,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear going to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,304 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

prop shaft to rear differential missing

tailbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,135 miles

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

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

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

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 TZV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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