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WR53 VHE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,939 mi
Last recorded155,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 155,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,198 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front headlamps hazed

Pass 28 Aug 2015 134,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,718 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,209 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Recomend vehicle NOT used due to engine issue

engine lumpy and smokey

Fail 22 Aug 2013 111,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine lumpy and smokey

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,460 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 18 Aug 2011 86,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,036 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,335 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,892 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 VHE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

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

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