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WJ53 YFW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,896 mi
Last recorded98,896 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,796 miles

Nearside Front Mirror slightly loose

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back exhaust box leak and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,185 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (outer) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 16 May 2019 86,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,020 miles

Front TYRES BOTH WORN OUTER EDGES 225/55/17W XL

Pass 9 May 2017 82,981 miles

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

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Fail 3 May 2017 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 5 May 2016 79,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 79,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 77,833 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 74,704 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 72,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of corrosion around rear exhust metal mounts

Pass 21 May 2013 72,493 miles

signs of corrosion around rear exhust metal mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,667 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,667 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,629 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

slight blue light output

some test items not visible

Pass 23 May 2008 44,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YFW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

WJ53 YFW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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