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WK53 FSE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 150,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower fixing nut/bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,429 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated,tailpipe missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,420 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated,tailpipe missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff bush has play

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,505 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2. fouling shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff bush has play

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,581 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front perished

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 139,581 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front perished

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 139,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

tail gate

Pass 18 May 2016 128,140 miles

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

Offside wiper blade deterated

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 128,067 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade deterated

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 120,850 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2015 120,831 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 114,727 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 114,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 105,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 98,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,948 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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WK53 FSE 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 60%.

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 WK53 FSE, 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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WK53 FSE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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