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BD53 YEY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,421 mi
Last recorded141,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,421 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mounting bush

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 141,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mounting bush

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 141,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 4wd vehicle with defects (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights, cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Approx 8mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed within 30cm of mounting area and metal is weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside components and prescribed areas corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil level over maximum

Rear seats obstructed unable to test seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 131,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 125,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,304 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges servicable at present

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,578 miles

o/s rear bbuper has slight damage but serviceable at present

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,578 miles

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

o/s rear bbuper has slight damage but serviceable at present

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,873 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,594 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,064 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,596 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 YEY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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