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WJ53 FGV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 158,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 150,991 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 144,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 144,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,687 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,642 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,912 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 77,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,208 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,342 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 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

WJ53 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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