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AO53 HBG

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,658 mi
Last recorded104,658 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch fault (suspect slave/master cylinder)

n/s/f tyre close to limit and bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm and edgewear

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch fault (suspect slave/master cylinder)

n/s/f tyre close to limit and bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm and edgewear

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,522 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 83,520 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,741 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear diff, front mount split

Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,741 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear diff, front mount split

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,432 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,876 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,427 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 HBG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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