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AP53 MTK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,296 mi
Last recorded211,296 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 211,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight play in Nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2021 202,790 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2021 202,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2020 194,801 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 188,875 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 184,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH WEAK IN OPERATION (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 173,746 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 8 Oct 2015 161,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,536 miles

sheilds fitted

sheilds fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres getting lowon tread

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,007 miles

sheilds fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2008 69,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,673 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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AP53 MTK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP53 MTK, 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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AP53 MTK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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