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WJ53 FGD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,768 mi
Last recorded141,768 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 141,768 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 141,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 135,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,968 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 124,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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 dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,870 miles

both front tyres getting low 3mm

Fail 5 Dec 2011 108,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 84,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,872 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)

brakes tapley tested only.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,413 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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WJ53 FGD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ53 FGD, 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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WJ53 FGD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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