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AO53 SXT

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,041 mi
Last recorded174,041 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 174,041 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 174,022 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 154,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes to rear brake flexi and to rear brake cylinder. two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi and to rear brake cylinder. Two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 152,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 152,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 141,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 141,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 129,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 96,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 81,098 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s side step loose and corroded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 67,513 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 57,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,013 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 41,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,703 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 19,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,531 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 SXT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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