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BD53 KXJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,671 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leakage.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 88,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leakage.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs lipped

spare wheel flat

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs lipped

spare wheel flat

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,841 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 22,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 KXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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