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AV53 TGZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,031 mi
Last recorded169,031 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 169,031 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 165,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,440 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 158,440 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 154,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 143,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 124,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 116,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 102,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 80,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 73,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,624 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 TGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

AV53 TGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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