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AV53 FTZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 105,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust fouling on prop shaft

high viz stop light inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,647 miles

Offside Front pad wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Jan 2021 102,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel locked up unable to turn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pad wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to front flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 100,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to front flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,332 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 93,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,628 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 90,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 86,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear seat bealt not tested as baby seat fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 86,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear seat bealt not tested as baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outter side wall perished

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outter side wall perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 78,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,439 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in very poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,514 miles

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

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

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 FTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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