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WR53 HVP

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,566 mi
Last recorded154,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 154,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 154,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,366 miles

Nearside Inner silll rear corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 143,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner silll rear corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 139,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,517 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

rear propshaft removed

Fail 15 Oct 2019 131,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both tyres cracking and deteriorating

Rear propshaft removed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,935 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and chassis and prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and deteriorating in tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat back does not tilt

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and deteriorating in tread

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

Rear drive prop shaft removed

Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not release (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lose in attachment to inner steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and chassis and prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and deteriorating in tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat back does not tilt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and deteriorating in tread

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

Rear drive prop shaft removed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,079 miles

cant tilt drivers seat forward

front to rear prop shaft missing

fuel cap cover missing

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link joints

Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both light aims too high (adjusted)

brake fluid level low

cant tilt drivers seat forward

coolant level low

front to rear prop shaft missing

fuel cap cover missing

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link joints

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,000 miles

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 125,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,558 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,558 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,372 miles

front-rear prop shaft removed

Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front-rear prop shaft removed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,047 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,343 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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WR53 HVP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WR53 HVP, 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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WR53 HVP is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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