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BF53 ABO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ABO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 118,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on body . some corrosion on pipe / behind splash cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,450 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,439 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 101,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,318 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,391 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split on end

rear bearing noise when driving

Pass 21 May 2013 76,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 76,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,517 miles

front exhaust hanger rusty

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,242 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,422 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,388 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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BF53 ABO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF53 ABO, 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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BF53 ABO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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