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BD53 GDE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,752 mi
Last recorded145,752 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,752 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 145,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 134,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,627 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Differential mounting broken

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,063 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,726 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,916 miles

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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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BD53 GDE 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 75%.

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 BD53 GDE, 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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BD53 GDE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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