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WR53 VHT

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,273 mi
Last recorded172,273 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 172,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,all other tyres 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen nearside top, out of swept area.

slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,all other tyres 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen nearside top, out of swept area.

slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 161,401 miles

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)

crack in windscreen nearside top,outside swept area.

damage to offside rear light cluster.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 161,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not working (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen nearside top,outside swept area.

damage to offside rear light cluster.

rear exhaust box outer skins rusting away.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 147,283 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen nearside top,outside of swept area.

slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 147,283 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen nearside top,outside of swept area.

nail in offside front tyre.

slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,041 miles

crack top of windscreen nearside.

offside rear light damaged,no white light showing.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 131,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

crack top of windscreen nearside.

offside rear light damaged,no white light showing.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 111,532 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 111,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,715 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 18,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VHT is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

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