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AO53 FGP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,887 mi
Last recorded56,887 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,732 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 52,732 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,799 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,776 miles

Tyres lightly cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,106 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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AO53 FGP 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 91.3%.

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 AO53 FGP, 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 AO53 FGP registered?

AO53 FGP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 FGP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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