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WL03 AVD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,832 mi
Last recorded138,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 AVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 138,832 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 138,788 miles

Emissions unable to be completed alternator belt shreaded on test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 136,847 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,151 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 135,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 132,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 118,829 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,369 miles

Exhaust system corroded particly the rear silencer/tail section

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system has various areas of corrosion

wipers worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,692 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 52,628 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,196 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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WL03 AVD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WL03 AVD, 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 WL03 AVD registered?

WL03 AVD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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