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BD53 YFC

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,473 miles

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

mil lamp is illuminated, vehicle used before 1/july2008

Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,530 miles

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

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

Rear both registration lamps lights are pulsing.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 162,530 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging air fresheners, unable to remove prior to test, (need to be cut off) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light is pulsing. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light pulsing. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light is pulsing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light is pulsing. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light pulsing. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light pulsing. (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear both registration lamps lights are pulsing.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 153,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 153,888 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 149,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 140,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 140,515 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 95,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,203 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,607 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 41,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,713 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 YFC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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