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AU53 ZYA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,134 mi
Last recorded152,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 152,134 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,213 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 150,213 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working switch or motor faulty (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 148,274 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 145,760 miles

advise offside front brake binding on

advise offside front brake disc and pads heat damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2020 143,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 136,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 136,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 132,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper differential mounting bush deteriorated but still intact

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin deterirated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper differential mounting bush deteriorated but still intact

Pass 17 Dec 2015 123,339 miles

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

Offside Rear diff upper mounting rubber deteriorating

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear diff upper mounting rubber deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,326 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,646 miles

Nearside front wing mirror loose

Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front wing mirror loose

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,090 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 ZYA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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