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AO53 URG

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 144,629 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,602 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Middle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 127,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Middle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 114,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mount ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail yellow chalked (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mount ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,288 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,288 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2020 101,486 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTER CHASSIS OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,903 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 89,903 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,661 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill

Rear wiper broken

Fail 31 May 2016 78,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper broken

Pass 20 May 2015 67,136 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 67,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 54,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,768 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Nov 2009 38,788 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 21 Nov 2008 34,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,540 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 URG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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