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WJ53 JYB

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,478 mi
Last recorded105,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 JYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,478 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,471 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,471 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 65,835 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,360 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,088 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,088 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,981 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 JYB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

WJ53 JYB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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