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BD53 KWO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,253 mi
Last recorded66,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake reading 16% minimum requirement 18%

wear centre prop mounting

wear rear diff mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 62,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,341 miles

Brake fluid/parking brake warning lamp on but brake fluid level ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff rubber mount cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear front axle bush worn

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,771 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Play in Handbrake Lever

Valve stem slightly damaged All Four, Deteriated/Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 KWO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KWO, 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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What year was BD53 KWO registered?

BD53 KWO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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