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WO53 PPV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 PPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 151,205 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded system OK.

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 151,205 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded system OK.

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 151,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 150,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 150,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 149,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn O/s 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body / suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,129 miles

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,026 miles

Front Tyre perishing in tread slightly

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 134,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Tyre perishing in tread slightly

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

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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WO53 PPV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO53 PPV, 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 WO53 PPV registered?

WO53 PPV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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