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WJ53 WMC

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,557 mi
Last recorded169,557 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 169,557 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 169,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 168,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 168,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 165,495 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 165,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,642 miles

Offside Front drop-link has play

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2016 162,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 147,455 miles

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,441 miles

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.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 129,570 miles

Windsreen Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,563 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2013 106,113 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2012 97,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,889 miles

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?

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 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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