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AV03 BXR

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,407 mi
Last recorded63,407 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,407 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 59,744 miles

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

both propshaft centre bearing rubbers split allowing excessive movement

forward rear diff mounting split

Fail 6 May 2021 59,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both propshaft centre bearing rubbers split allowing excessive movement

forward rear diff mounting split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,977 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,977 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,072 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,906 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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AV03 BXR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AV03 BXR, 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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AV03 BXR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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