MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
both front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased
How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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