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AU53 YKX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 123,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 123,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 119,187 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 115,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 110,675 miles

Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2021 106,475 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust slightly corrodod

Fail 1 May 2021 106,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust slightly corrodod

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2021 106,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear diff mount excessive play

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

coolant bottle empty

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,642 miles

Central Rear differential mounting slight play marked in yellow

Central Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to brake hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 10 Dec 2018 98,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear differential mounting slight play marked in yellow

Central Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to brake hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r to wheel cylinders marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level below minimum

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and both rear from hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from transfer box

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,174 miles

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 23 Sep 2010 40,647 miles

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2009 34,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,382 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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AU53 YKX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKX, 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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AU53 YKX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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