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N/S Parking brake slightly rough when pulled, further inspection needed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside park brake does not apply smoothly, further investigation recommended.
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.
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.
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.
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))
Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability all diff mountings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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