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WR53 VEU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,769 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,691 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings joint (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,997 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,997 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,534 miles

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

front power steering heavy

nearside rear noise from wheelhub when rotated

offside rear noise from wheelhub when rotated

Fail 13 Sep 2014 94,534 miles

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

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

front power steering heavy

nearside rear noise from wheelhub when rotated

offside rear noise from wheelhub when rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 73,894 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 73,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 68,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,756 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 56,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2010 56,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,907 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 VEU 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 57.9%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

WR53 VEU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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