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BD53 YDZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,046 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,140 miles

Front Oil leak From engine ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff leaking ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak From engine ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff leaking ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,483 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipe on nearside rear wheel corroded

nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside main chassis brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,545 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,878 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,131 miles

old brake pads fitted to new discs

Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,122 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,949 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 YDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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