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WR53 VFD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 155,752 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 155,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 142,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,029 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,881 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 94,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr door check strap insecure in pillar

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

advise spare tyre worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,878 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr door check strap insecure in pillar

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

advise spare tyre worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,306 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,306 miles

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,971 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner brake pads look @70% worn

front registation plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre casing perished/cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner brake pads look @70% worn

front registation plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre casing perished/cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,264 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 VFD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

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

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