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AO03 MTZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,769 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 132,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 98h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,288 miles

Some brake pipes oiled/greased

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,646 miles

Nearsde rear tyre has damage on the tread area (x2), no reinforcing seen.

Offside front brake pipe, offside rear brake pipe, both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders & nearside brake pipe to flexible hose, all corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,425 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Movement in N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush, Not excessive.

N/S/F brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff, forward mount rubber bush deteriorated.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 54,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit.

Rear end brake pipes starting to corrode, none considered excessive.

Windscreen damage (nearside) outside swept area.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit.

Rear end brake pipes starting to corrode, none considered excessive.

Windscreen damage (nearside) outside swept area.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,214 miles

Front brake pads wearing towards limit.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear diff top mount worn.

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,214 miles

Front brake pads wearing towards limit.

Rear diff top mount worn.

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,707 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 22,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,700 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 MTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO03 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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