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WJ53 JZA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,523 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 139,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 139,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,888 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 135,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,266 miles

rear differential rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 128,266 miles

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

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

rear differential rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,389 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 9 Apr 2011 106,006 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,181 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,180 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 76,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,935 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 JZA 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 JZA, 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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WJ53 JZA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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