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AV03 EMK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,077 mi
Last recorded132,077 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 132,072 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 131,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are starting to perish and are over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 131,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are starting to perish and are over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear lateral brake pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 130,618 miles

Prop shaft likely to become detached prop shaft insecure at 2nd UJ, retaining washer is missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear lateral brake pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 129,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 129,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 128,727 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 128,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 128,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,022 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,548 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,990 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,714 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,944 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,296 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,628 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,217 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 EMK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EMK, 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 AV03 EMK registered?

AV03 EMK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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