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WJ53 YHF

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 127,543 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Diff mounting bush worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,475 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PITTED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 103,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum efficiency

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum efficiency

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,222 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,738 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 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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