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AO53 UPH

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,566 mi
Last recorded143,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,566 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front upper strut

Fail 15 Jul 2020 143,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front upper strut

Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,636 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 136,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear front parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,644 miles

Brake pipes corroded on underside,

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,465 miles

rear diff bush worn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,696 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,696 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,895 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,425 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,240 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,337 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 UPH is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

AO53 UPH is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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