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AV53 GAU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 103,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 103,946 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 99,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,398 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,039 miles

Slight play in nearside front Macpherson strut.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 93,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Slight play in nearside front Macpherson strut.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,738 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,692 miles

rear differental bush has excessive play

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside rear door doesn't open from outside

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,800 miles

rear silencer cover corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,501 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 GAU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

AV53 GAU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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