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WJ53 FHE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - R/H (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - L/H (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - R/H (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil below minimum level

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,039 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,956 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,632 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 30,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,033 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 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

WJ53 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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