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AO53 GHU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 140,410 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 140,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,359 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 60,359 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,844 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 GHU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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