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AO53 URD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,276 mi
Last recorded145,276 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 URD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 145,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,730 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 134,668 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,384 miles

propshaft has been removed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,665 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 106,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,712 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,681 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 54,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,429 miles

NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP INSECURE AT BOTTOM

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 URD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

AO53 URD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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