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BF53 ACJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,048 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle mounting point to (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,063 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 132,063 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear , upto first joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose on the thread (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,065 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 130,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 124,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread uneven.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,282 miles

rear exhaust box

tyre wear n/s/f

Fail 26 Aug 2011 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake pipes

rear exhaust box

tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,307 miles

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

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

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

unable to see condition of back brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2010 92,307 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see condition of back brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,887 miles

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,002 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,885 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 ACJ 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 58.3%.

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 ACJ, 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 ACJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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