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WJ53 YHO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,461 miles

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

Rear diff mount worn slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,631 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,707 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 70,707 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,891 miles

missfire noted at high idle

Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

missfire noted at high idle

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack centre gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 63,997 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack centre gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,834 miles

both front tyres worn low & nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,150 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,782 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

deep cuts/splits in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,407 miles

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 19,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,673 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 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

WJ53 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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