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AM53 HBO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,533 mi
Last recorded127,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 127,533 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 127,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,861 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff mount split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff mount split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,502 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 105,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,612 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,562 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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AM53 HBO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM53 HBO, 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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AM53 HBO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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