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BD53 GDZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,816 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaky (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,648 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside and offside tie bar bushes deteriorated

fuel hanging (damp) on fuel tank

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,648 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside and offside tie bar bushes deteriorated

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

fuel hanging (damp) on fuel tank

Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,125 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,778 miles

rear diff. bush has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,746 miles

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

rear diff. bush has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,111 miles

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

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

rear diff front bush worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 66,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear diff front bush worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,106 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 35,106 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,633 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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BD53 GDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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