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BD03 VDA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 157,607 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 157,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 155,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 153,013 miles

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 17 Jun 2021 150,514 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 147,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,879 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 129,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 115,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 105,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 95,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,026 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,026 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 57,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,769 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,769 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VDA 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 82.6%.

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 BD03 VDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 VDA registered?

BD03 VDA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VDA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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