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BD03 MFE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,813 mi
Last recorded139,813 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,813 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,630 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 107,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 98,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Diff mounts have play

loud noise from engine under load

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,316 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 80,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,866 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 63,523 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 38,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,713 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MFE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red 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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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