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WJ53 YGW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,734 miles

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

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))

Fail 31 May 2018 84,732 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 72,730 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 11 May 2016 66,823 miles

All tyres; treads cracked

Front brake pads wearing low

Several brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 63,717 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 60,681 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,197 miles

Both rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 52,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 49,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,679 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 YGW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

WJ53 YGW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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