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BD53 GGX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,598 mi
Last recorded149,598 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 148,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential pin/bush worn

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2022 148,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential pin/bush worn

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 146,618 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2021 146,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 25 Oct 2018 142,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers missing

exhaust blowing and deteriorating

headlamp height settings fluctuating ?

tyres damaged deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2018 142,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers missing

exhaust blowing and deteriorating

headlamp height settings fluctuating ?

tyres damaged deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2017 139,267 miles

Front reg plate damaged

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seat wont tilt forward

headlamp auto height adjusters moving alot

Fail 2 Oct 2017 139,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front reg plate damaged

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seat wont tilt forward

headlamp auto height adjusters moving alot

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 130,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,651 miles

cat ratteling on exhaust system

Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,655 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cat ratteling on exhaust system

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 100,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,022 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 GGX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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