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AY53 MJF

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 131,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 124,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,258 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,249 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,557 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,519 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,080 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 MJF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY53 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

AY53 MJF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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