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AY03 PHJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,413 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 139,285 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired diff bush (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,824 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear diff mount worn

Fail 7 Dec 2017 123,418 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear diff mount worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 122,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pump noisy

rear diff mount worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

rear near side exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,710 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads low

water damage to front pads

wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear bumper lens cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2008 51,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear bumper lens cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 PHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHJ, 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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AY03 PHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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