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ML53ZFW
2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration ML53ZFW
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model FREELANDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,075 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,193 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024 18 Jun 202628 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,580 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023 18 Jun 202625 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,549 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019 18 Jun 202625 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,549 MI
18 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,305 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018 18 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,305 MI
18 Jun 202619 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,188 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough Top mount movement (2.2.D.1)
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,473 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake low only 17%
16 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Park brake efficiency just passed at 17%
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,687 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
30 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,597 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,643 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,694 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 18 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,362 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 18 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,442 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,396 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 18 Jun 20261 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,394 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,137 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 18 Jun 20268 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,137 MI
18 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,958 MI
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ML53ZFW was registered on 2003-12-19
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