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WR53 VJA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,221 miles

1x rear diff mounting bush defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiancy just met

off side washer jet requires attention

Fail 17 Nov 2017 115,077 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1x rear diff mounting bush defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiancy just met

off side washer jet requires attention

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 91,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,106 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,688 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 19,980 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,980 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 VJA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

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

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