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WJ53 KKL

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,041 mi
Last recorded162,041 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 161,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 161,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 155,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,475 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main inside engine bay (not routed correctly) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main inside engine bay (not routed correctly) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil, and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 138,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main inside engine bay (not routed correctly) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main inside engine bay (not routed correctly) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil, and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 114,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 114,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer blown (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 113,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

movement to rear axle bushes

rear no plate letters starting to wear

slight play to steering colm

Fail 22 Nov 2014 86,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

movement to rear axle bushes

n\s\r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear no plate letters starting to wear

slight play to steering colm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,651 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear wiper blade has split ends

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,301 miles

child seat fitted to rear but not fixed in

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,301 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear but not fixed in

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,401 miles

both rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,272 miles

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

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 KKL is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KKL, 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 KKL is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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