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AO53 LUP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,898 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Fail 31 May 2018 117,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 117,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt Missing From Propshaft and Incorrect repair Carried Out

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 114,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over tank and to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 114,481 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over tank and to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 105,677 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over tank and to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak but undershield fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,812 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 88,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,772 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 287,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,888 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 LUP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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