MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle has no coolant
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle has no coolant
Nearside rear tyre on 2mm
Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion
Offside front top mount part seized
Rear exhaust back box in poor condition with minor blows
centre prop shaft bearing has some play
offside and nearside Front drop links have some play
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre on 2mm
Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion
Offside front top mount part seized
Rear exhaust back box in poor condition with minor blows
centre prop shaft bearing has some play
offside and nearside Front drop links have some play
rear diff oil leak
Offside Front drop-link has play
rear exhaust silencer poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front drop-link has play
other brake pipes have corrosion
rear exhaust silencer poor condition
Steel brake pipes corroded.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steel brake pipes corroded.
Windsreen Wipers in poor condition.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windsreen Wipers in poor condition.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ53 WMC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WMC, 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 WMC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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