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WJ53 YFU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,757 miles

Moderate corrosion in all brake piping but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,129 miles

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

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

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

nearsside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 105,367 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,414 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,368 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,709 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 YFU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

WJ53 YFU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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