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AV03 VGM

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 127,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center and back bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 126,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 121,644 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,525 miles

front disks corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disks corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front suspention

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,786 miles

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

offside front brake pads getting low

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,119 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,119 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,977 miles

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

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

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

nearside trak rod end rubber split

under trim insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

nearside trak rod end rubber split

under trim insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,499 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,136 miles

propshaft bearings worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

propshaft bearings worn

Pass 7 May 2010 52,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,977 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 VGM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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