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WJ53 YEY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,629 mi
Last recorded130,629 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,629 miles

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

Front antiroll bar fouling offside MacPherson strut casing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Transmission prop shaft missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

Fail 13 Aug 2019 123,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrule corroded getting weak (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,462 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

propshaft missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,467 miles

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

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

exhaust & brackets corroded/weak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,467 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

exhaust & brackets corroded/weak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,114 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,979 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,674 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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WJ53 YEY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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