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WJ53 WMA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,441 mi
Last recorded129,441 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,053 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 126,052 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 122,301 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 16,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 112,947 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,584 miles

front number plate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,284 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,295 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 WMA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

WJ53 WMA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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