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AV53 FUD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 139,626 miles

N/S Parking brake slightly rough when pulled, further inspection needed

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 139,517 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inoperative when dipped beam is on & brake pedal is pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S Parking brake slightly rough when pulled, further inspection needed

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 134,076 miles

Nearside park brake does not apply smoothly, further investigation recommended.

Fail 4 Jun 2025 133,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient gas at tailpipe due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement, further investigation recommended.

screen wash delivery volume low.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,795 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

exhaust emissions unstable.

screen wash delivery volume low.

windscreen wipers smear slightly.

Fail 29 May 2024 128,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened further investigation recommended. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement, further investigation recommended.

exhaust emissions unstable.

screen wash delivery volume low.

windscreen wipers smear slightly.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.02% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 111,795 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability all diff mountings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,223 miles

Spare tyre defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 106,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to a from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,601 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 FUD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FUD, 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 FUD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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