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WJ53 FGP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,971 mi
Last recorded188,971 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 188,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2023 188,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 182,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 173,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 171,261 miles

Rear fuel tank carrier corroded

Rear towing eye mount corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 171,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank carrier corroded

Rear towing eye mount corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 169,062 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 169,062 miles

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 168,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 167,598 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 167,598 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 155,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,327 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven idle

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 122,741 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f wiper blade split

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 FGP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGP, 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 WJ53 FGP registered?

WJ53 FGP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 FGP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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