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BD03 LWR

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,221 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front mirror unit secured with tape

Offside Front mirror unit secured with tape

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2020 119,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front mirror unit secured with tape

Offside Front mirror unit secured with tape

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door check strap defective

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 109,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear door check strap defective

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,399 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded / Greased

Inner Sills Corroded

Play In The Steering O/S

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,518 miles

Corrosion To All Brake Pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,518 miles

Corrosion To All Brake Pipes

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,357 miles

Corrosion Starting To Rear Of The Brake Pipes

Wear In The Rear Diff Bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,905 miles

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

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

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

f/n/s balljoint dust cover slightly perished

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,810 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,746 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,259 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear diff front bush split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,778 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 52,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,445 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,052 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD03 LWR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD03 LWR, 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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BD03 LWR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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