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AY53 LPO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 94,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake low effort, may require attention 16%

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,740 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight leak from rear differential

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight leak from rear differential

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,457 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,872 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,872 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,475 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR AXLE (FRONTMOST)MOUNT BUSH SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,109 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,109 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY53 LPO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY53 LPO, 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 AY53 LPO registered?

AY53 LPO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 LPO safe to buy?

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