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BF03 HFN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,721 mi
Last recorded139,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 139,721 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 138,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 137,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 132,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 132,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,475 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 123,475 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,499 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,190 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,255 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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BF03 HFN 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 71.4%.

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 BF03 HFN, 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 BF03 HFN registered?

BF03 HFN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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