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AU53 YJA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 99,962 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection rear propshaft not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,342 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 96,339 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,020 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,996 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,805 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,583 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,583 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,676 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 9 Aug 2006 30,319 miles

centre propshaft bearings getting noisey.

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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AU53 YJA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 AU53 YJA, 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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What year was AU53 YJA registered?

AU53 YJA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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