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AP53 MVO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 154,190 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 154,166 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested N/S FRONT SEIZED ON (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,297 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 151,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,020 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,442 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,016 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 MVO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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