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AP03 EFK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,069 mi
Last recorded176,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 176,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 176,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 170,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 166,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 161,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 161,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limits compared to autodata (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 159,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 155,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 155,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,540 miles

srs fault light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,083 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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AP03 EFK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AP03 EFK, 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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AP03 EFK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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