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WP03 FUW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,369 mi
Last recorded231,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 231,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2015 231,368 miles

Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 217,121 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY WHEN COLD !

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 217,121 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SMOKEY !!

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 202,388 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 202,377 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 186,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 168,003 miles

Front spot lamp's inop

Front to rear brake pipe's corroded, but still ok

N,S,F outside brake pad worn to 5mm, more than other pad's, brake's not holding on

Rear diff pinion damp with oil

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not blowing

fuel tank bracket corroded, but still holding fuel tank ok

Pass 3 Jul 2010 151,860 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Brake pedal rubber split

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant level very low

Engine hunting on idle

Fuel tank cradle rusty, braking up, frame still ok

N,S,F tyre has slight side wall wear (outer)

N,S,R tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge, limit 1.6mm, also age cracked, side wall worn (outer)

O,S,R tyre worn to 3mm on outside edge, limit 1.6mm

Rear wiper blade split

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 151,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front wiper blades smearing

Brake pedal rubber split

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant level very low

Engine hunting on idle

Fuel tank cradle rusty, braking up, frame still ok

N,S,F tyre has slight side wall wear (outer)

N,S,R tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge, limit 1.6mm, also age cracked, side wall worn (outer)

O,S,R tyre worn to 3mm on outside edge, limit 1.6mm

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 130,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 110,367 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 110,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank bracket / webbing corroded but fuel tank still secure

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,139 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 89,139 miles

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

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

Noticed that the brake fluid level was low , no leak found and pads appear to be ok .

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,717 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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WP03 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WP03 FUW, 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 WP03 FUW registered?

WP03 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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