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YM03 GWG

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,654 mi
Last recorded149,654 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 GWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,654 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 158,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 152,632 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 152,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 131,466 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 131,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,189 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,099 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 100,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YM03 GWG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM03 GWG, 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 YM03 GWG registered?

YM03 GWG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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