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AM52 BYT

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 181,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,566 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Slight play in front joints

Fail 22 Sep 2020 161,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion

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

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

Slight play in front joints

Pass 22 Oct 2019 154,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 154,570 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 138,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,705 miles

Rear diff front bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

both side rear tyre treads wearing/stepping on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side rear tyre treads wearing/stepping on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,362 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,782 miles

cuts in all tyre side walls.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,756 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

cuts in all tyre side walls.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,132 miles

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT CARRIER BUSH STARTING TO WEAR.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,594 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 35,594 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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AM52 BYT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AM52 BYT, 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 AM52 BYT registered?

AM52 BYT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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