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AO53 LSV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 141,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,299 miles

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,299 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferules slightly corroded

fuel tank supports slightly corroded

high rise brake light inoperative

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear next to front upper chassis marked by yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front at flexi hose both sides marked by yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked by yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferules slightly corroded

fuel tank supports slightly corroded

high rise brake light inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,715 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket broken but doesn't effect exhaust structure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,930 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 104,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,194 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,863 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,390 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,498 miles

ird unit is lecking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,900 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 LSV 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 65.2%.

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 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 AO53 LSV, 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 LSV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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