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WR53 VHK

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,539 mi
Last recorded162,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 154,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 154,467 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 143,380 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly lazy return

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front lower cross member

prop shaft has been removed

various light corrosion spots central - rear floor pan areas

Fail 27 May 2020 143,380 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose mounting cage corroded,holed and starting to crack various places (borderline advise replacement (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly lazy return

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not in retainer bracket and retainer clip missing. (advise rectification

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill near door edge plastic trim screw area holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front lower cross member

prop shaft has been removed

various light corrosion spots central - rear floor pan areas

Fail 11 Nov 2019 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi area near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi area near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassi/box leg damaged,corroded/holed under driver seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps also handle/no plate lamp housing assemble partially loose to vehicle (tapped up) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank mounting cage corroded,holed and starting to crack various places (borderline advise replacement). (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi and floor pans various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake hose not in retainer bracket and retainer clip missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan damaged near pre made hole near front area of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi and floor pans various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

oil level low 1 ltr added before test

prop shaft has been removed

Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,479 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear differential mount excessively worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 115,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear differential mount excessively worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,531 miles

O/S Centre underneath vehicle outer part of chassis distorted and corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 110,531 miles

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

O/S Centre underneath vehicle outer part of chassis distorted and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,518 miles

O/S centre outrigger damaged and corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

O/S centre outrigger damaged and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,632 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,471 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,668 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,661 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,624 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 VHK is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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