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AV53 FRZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 128,757 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential leaking

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear differential mount detached and has excessive movement, recommend attention

Fail 29 Oct 2019 128,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of the doubt given, recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential leaking

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear differential mount detached and has excessive movement, recommend attention

Pass 27 Oct 2018 118,335 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

both door mirrors loose

cooling system expansion tank empty

exhaust system and hangers deteriorated

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2018 118,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

both door mirrors loose

cooling system expansion tank empty

exhaust system and hangers deteriorated

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,843 miles

Rear diff bushes split

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,835 miles

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

Rear diff bushes split

Pass 22 Oct 2016 102,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,236 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb pale in colour

reverse lights not working

small damage to screen in zone "A"

Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,235 miles

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

n/s/r indicator bulb pale in colour

reverse lights not working

small damage to screen in zone "A"

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,102 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,433 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 FRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV53 FRZ, 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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AV53 FRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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