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WJ53 UTP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,224 mi
Last recorded141,224 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,224 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough macpherson strut top mounting / bearings both sides (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 141,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough macpherson strut top mounting / bearings both sides (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 139,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slight stiffness (2.1.1 (a))

fuel tank support cradle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slight stiffness (2.1.1 (a))

fuel tank support cradle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 132,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,405 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded

tailpipe corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 122,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

fuel tank cradle corroded

tailpipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,625 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 110,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,146 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 96,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,508 miles

wiperblades slihtly smearing.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,204 miles

Rear silencer rusty.

off side brake disc rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,804 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 71,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,281 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 UTP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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