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AV03 KYN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,126 mi
Last recorded183,126 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 183,126 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 183,114 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills inside rear doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 178,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 178,243 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification hub insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,959 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s central out rigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on the chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 169,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush housing cracked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on the chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 165,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 163,111 miles

Rear parking brake just met min requirements and may need adjustment.

Pass 9 May 2019 157,986 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 157,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 151,283 miles

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

Rear tow bar electrical socket mounting corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 151,283 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

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

Rear tow bar electrical socket mounting corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 143,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 143,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 135,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 133,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 128,944 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 121,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,802 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2.2mm

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,797 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2.2mm

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 100,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 86,735 miles

nearside mirror not fully secure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,677 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 KYN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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