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WPW 847

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPW 847
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 137,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 130,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak of rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake backing plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 130,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak of rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,167 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 120,167 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,944 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,944 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,727 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,003 miles

under tray fitted to engine department

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,139 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 38,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,082 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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WPW 847 is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WPW 847, 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 WPW 847 registered?

WPW 847 is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is WPW 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPW 847 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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