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AK53 TZW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,773 mi
Last recorded145,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 145,773 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 145,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 138,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 138,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,955 miles

Offside Front Headlight pattern poor.

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 127,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside on hub (3.6.B.2c)

rear propshaft removed

Fail 1 Feb 2016 127,946 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside on hub (3.6.B.2c)

rear propshaft removed

battery defective

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,503 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2015 120,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,083 miles

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

Propshaft missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,525 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 86,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front door mirrors are lose

Fail 28 Jan 2010 74,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front door mirrors are lose

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,116 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth O/S/F 2.80mm N/S/F 2.00mm O/S/R 3.40mm N/S/R 3.80mm MIN LEGAL LIMIT 1.60mm

Fail 20 Dec 2008 62,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth O/S/F 2.80mm N/S/F 2.00mm O/S/R 3.40mm N/S/R 3.80mm MIN LEGAL LIMIT 1.60mm

Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,284 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Fail 16 Jan 2007 40,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,542 miles

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 TZW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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