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AV53 FUE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,503 mi
Last recorded178,503 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 178,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 167,299 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively all components (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 167,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (around fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively all components (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 161,331 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,792 miles

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

Tow-bar corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,433 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,296 miles

Engine not reving correctly

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s rear pipes to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 136,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s rear pipes to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,379 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,081 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,131 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 FUE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

AV53 FUE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AV53 FUE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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