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WJ53 KJA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,396 mi
Last recorded157,396 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 157,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 157,320 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 149,109 miles

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

both wipers worn

Pass 5 May 2016 141,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 141,589 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 131,281 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 122,364 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 113,656 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 113,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 105,865 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 105,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 95,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,729 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 76,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 59,478 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 KJA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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