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WP03 FWD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,592 mi
Last recorded174,592 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 174,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 174,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 171,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 171,393 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling on shock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 164,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 161,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 153,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 149,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,625 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff bush worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 123,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 123,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,279 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,270 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,435 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,739 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs and pad slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,950 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FWD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WP03 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

WP03 FWD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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