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WR53 VHJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,396 miles

nearside and offside front drop link bar dust covers perished

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front shocker slight leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front drop link bar dust covers perished

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front shocker slight leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,904 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,373 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/80/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,324 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs wear

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,979 miles

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

windscreen slightly scored

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 VHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

WR53 VHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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