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AV53 GBO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,773 mi
Last recorded163,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 163,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside cosmetic step insecure at rear

Offside Front suspension strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 158,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside cosmetic step insecure at rear

Offside Front suspension strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,270 miles

Offside Front strut bearing noisey

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,170 miles

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

O/S/F Top strut bearing noisy

O/S/F Tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2017 145,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

O/S/F Top strut bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 134,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 126,073 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 28 May 2014 113,242 miles

Fuel filter area damp.

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 30 May 2013 101,745 miles

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

fuel tank mountings corroded

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,494 miles

Oil leak from rear differential

Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,494 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,322 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,035 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 GBO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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