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PA53 FUZ

2016 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,643 mi
Last recorded102,643 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Freelander50,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 FUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 186,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 180,463 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 180,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 95,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,073 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,605 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 79,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner surface

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 161,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 24 Apr 2021 52,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,903 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 157,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 38,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished outer side wall

Offside Front tyre on 3 m and perished outer side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2019 150,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,461 miles

Both rear tyre treads stepping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,925 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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PA53 FUZ is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,884 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 PA53 FUZ, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PA53 FUZ registered?

PA53 FUZ is a 2016 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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