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WR53 VFW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 128,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 124,410 miles

Front EML lamp lit.

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank cradle corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,191 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 120,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 98,542 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,485 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,262 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,548 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,538 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 55,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,859 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 50,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,001 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,835 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,827 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 VFW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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