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WJ53 JYW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,296 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 133,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,382 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 128,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 119,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 119,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 110,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 174,973 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 174,968 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 174,963 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018
Fail 25 Jan 2018 174,951 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,130 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,766 miles

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

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)

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

rear diff bush split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,091 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,459 miles

advise osf tyre curbing band damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,039 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 JYW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ53 JYW?

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What year was WJ53 JYW registered?

WJ53 JYW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WJ53 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 JYW shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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