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AV03 VGD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,770 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,319 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 87,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,385 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R tyre has light cracking/ perishing of the side wall.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 84,385 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R tyre has light cracking/ perishing of the side wall.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,533 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,479 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre 2.8mm starting to crack on side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,352 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,005 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 38,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight cut to the side wall

slight water leak (bottom hose?)

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 VGD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

AV03 VGD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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