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BF53 ABZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,360 mi
Last recorded112,360 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ABZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,532 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly

n/s/f tyre tread 4mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,486 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis due to worn mount bush (2.4.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system leaking slightly

n/s/f tyre tread 4mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,272 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

rear diff mount bush worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,623 miles

genral corrosion on vehicle

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on limit and badly perished

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on limit and badly perished

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,116 miles

propshaft balance weight loose

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,103 miles

corrosion started on rear inner sills

prop shaft weight inscure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion started on rear inner sills

prop shaft weight inscure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,510 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

coolant level low

offside handbrake performance low

Fail 14 Oct 2011 79,420 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

coolant level low

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,944 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,510 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,646 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

clutch padal rubber missing

covers fitted under engine

front number plate deteriorated

water level low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,356 miles

225/55 17H †

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 ABZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF53 ABZ, 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 ABZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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