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WR53 VEK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,766 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

osf tyre wearing thin

rear diff front mount split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 106,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

osf tyre wearing thin

rear diff front mount split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,198 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,652 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,652 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,001 miles

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

Offside Rear osr light lens broken

Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,001 miles

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

Offside Rear osr light lens broken

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,678 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 29,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,857 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 18,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,793 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 VEK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR53 VEK, 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 WR53 VEK registered?

WR53 VEK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 VEK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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