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BD03 VEF

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 77,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,950 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 71,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,356 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,261 miles

2 front lower arms corroded

2 rear tyres worn to limit

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 front lower arms corroded

2 rear tyres worn to limit

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,362 miles

Both rear tyre's perished

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

Rear Exhaust box skin corrded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,111 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,814 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn/ corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 32,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs seem slightly worn/ corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 27,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,529 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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BD03 VEF is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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