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AV53 DKN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,931 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,930 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,702 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,882 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,678 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,620 miles

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

advise rear diff mount split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,910 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,211 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,211 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,062 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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AV53 DKN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 DKN, 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 AV53 DKN registered?

AV53 DKN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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