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WJ53 USZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,642 mi
Last recorded134,642 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 134,376 miles

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail diff mounting (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wing mirrors loose on pivot but still secure

slight corrosion on brake pipes

tempory fuel filler cap fitted (sealing type)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,360 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,232 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,514 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,514 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,911 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

WJ53 USZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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