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AY03 NVS

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,051 mi
Last recorded124,051 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 119,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,800 miles

Central exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front dust shield slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,026 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front tyres have cuts and splits to treaded area.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,981 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front tyres have cuts and splits to treaded area.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe has areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe has areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,382 miles

all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skins in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skins in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,137 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from hose thru inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate delaminated

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,360 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,040 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,275 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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AY03 NVS is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY03 NVS, 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 AY03 NVS registered?

AY03 NVS is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 NVS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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