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WR53 VHW

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,429 mi
Last recorded110,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,429 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion forming underneath at subframes, suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 110,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion forming underneath at subframes, suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned Both (2.1.3 (e))

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

Underbody corrosion starting at rear subframe, suspension components, etc

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,776 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned Both (2.1.3 (e))

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

Underbody corrosion starting at rear subframe, suspension components, etc

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,002 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fron flexy pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

prop shaft and rear drive shafts have been removed making the vehicle 2 wheel drive

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes greased unable to check condition. .

front to rear brake pipes greased unable to check condition

Fail 10 Dec 2013 75,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased unable to check condition

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,577 miles

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

all metal brake pipes greased unable to check condition

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,321 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

rear diff mountain rubber bush split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,413 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,177 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,540 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 12 Dec 2007 17,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 VHW is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

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