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DA53 OVY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,653 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,053 miles

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

STEP/RUNNING BOARD INSECURE AT REAR

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,260 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORT CORRODED IN PART

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

Offside STEP INSECURE AT REAR

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,176 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tread plate insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,965 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tread plate insecure

rear seat belts not tested seat down

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,655 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,095 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror loose but serviceable

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,207 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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DA53 OVY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA53 OVY, 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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DA53 OVY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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