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WL03 AVE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 AVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,764 miles

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

Rear condition of both tyres [cracks in tread]

Fail 26 Sep 2023 121,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear condition of both tyres [cracks in tread]

Pass 29 Sep 2022 121,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,371 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 120,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake union from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive wear in front prop joint assembly

Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of rear exhaust

excessive wear in front prop joint assembly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,864 miles

condition of front registration plate

rear exhaust condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

condition of front registration plate

rear exhaust condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,116 miles

condition of front registration plate

condition of offside wiper blade

corrosion in brake pipe to offside rear cylinder

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,443 miles

condition of front registration plate

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,443 miles

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

condition of front registration plate

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,619 miles

condition of front registration plate

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,675 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 64,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

condition of front registration plate

condition of offside rear tyre [sidewall]

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,371 miles

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

brake fluid level

condition of front brake discs

condition of front registration plate

condition of rear tyres [sidewalls]

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 47,679 miles

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

condition of front registration plate

offside front tyre low in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,409 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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WL03 AVE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL03 AVE, 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 WL03 AVE registered?

WL03 AVE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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