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AP03 GNU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,233 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Deterioration in rear differential rubber mounts

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing is rough to rotate

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,297 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion developing to rear chassis sections

corrosion developing to rear subframe

corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,183 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,147 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,246 miles

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

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

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

most steel brake pipes greased suspect pipes are corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,246 miles

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

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

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

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

most steel brake pipes greased suspect pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,140 miles

most steel brake pipes greased

nearside door step loose

offside diff seal leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

most steel brake pipes greased

nearside door step loose

offside diff seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2012 39,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,207 miles

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GNU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP03 GNU, 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 GNU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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