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AU53 ZXT

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 63,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Body component likely to become detached both side steps (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,612 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 61,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,990 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,357 miles

All four tyres splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,308 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,267 miles

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

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,792 miles

Front wipers split !

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZXT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AU53 ZXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZXT registered?

AU53 ZXT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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