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WR53 VEL

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 120,815 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,765 miles

complete underbody suspension and brake lines covered in black underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,980 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,249 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff mounting rubber worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff mounting rubber worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,343 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement front disc poor (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,171 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,768 miles

Front brake discs corroded on rear braking surfaces.

Front half of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,712 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 VEL is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR53 VEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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