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AU53 ZYV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (nearside and offside) (3.4 (b) (i))

Front chip on windscreen

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all four brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,524 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected front bush worn (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,922 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,353 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,337 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 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

AU53 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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