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AO53 SXX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 148,226 miles

definate smell of diesel in the engine area, no drip, and no obvious sign of leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,372 miles

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

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

differential support bushes worn

propshaft support bush worn

Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 116,747 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,547 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,894 miles

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

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 SXX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SXX, 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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What year was AO53 SXX registered?

AO53 SXX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 October 2003.

Is AO53 SXX safe to buy?

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