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AV53 THK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,783 mi
Last recorded158,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 158,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low and tyre near wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 146,376 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 134,026 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,727 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,738 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light shows during the acceleration test

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,446 miles

front discs corroded on inside

Fail 7 Nov 2013 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded on inside

rear axle front bush split in half

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,750 miles

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

front tyres have slightly pereshed walls

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,439 miles

front disks corroded on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,944 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,852 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 THK 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 73.9%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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