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AU53 ZXL

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,268 mi
Last recorded138,268 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,268 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,035 miles

nearside rear outer sill and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 125,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle chassis both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 119,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 108,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 90,833 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

Fail 10 May 2011 90,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

Pass 19 May 2010 79,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,860 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 61,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,643 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 40,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,494 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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AU53 ZXL is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU53 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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