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BD53 GFE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and front (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working Near side rear (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,092 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,669 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Dec 2014 94,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,198 miles

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

all tyres perished

prop bearings worn

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,545 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 GFE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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