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WR53 VEY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,069 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 139,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,847 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,411 miles

osf inner brake pad low. corrosion brake pipes osf chassis leg in engine bay. oil leak. corrosion both front brake pipes under wheel arches.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 116,411 miles

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

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

osf inner brake pad low. corrosion brake pipes osf chassis leg in engine bay. oil leak. corrosion both front brake pipes under wheel arches.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,964 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 111,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,741 miles

corrosion to front and rear steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 98,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s with n/s starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,401 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear ends of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s with n/s starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 84,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2014 78,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,654 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,442 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,001 miles

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 40,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,559 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 VEY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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