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AO03 CVU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,498 mi
Last recorded206,498 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 206,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 206,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 185,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 174,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 167,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 143,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,035 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 124,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 101,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,543 miles

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

engine covers fitted

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,609 miles

front brake discs deteriorated and worn

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust section deteriorated, hanger broken but not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,568 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

front brake discs deteriorated and worn

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust section deteriorated, hanger broken but not likely to fall off

offside front tyre worn very bald inside, cords will show in a limited number of miles

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,230 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,551 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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AO03 CVU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO03 CVU, 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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AO03 CVU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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