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WR53 VGE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,653 mi
Last recorded120,653 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 112,191 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,856 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 88,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,299 miles

Battery slightly loose

Offside Front 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)

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

slight wear at diff mounts

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,268 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

slight wear at diff mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,116 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 51,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,179 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 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

WR53 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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