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BF53 ADX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ADX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,478 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 63,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,081 miles

fuel tank mounting showing some corrosion

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre cracking around outter side walls

rear flexy brake hose ferulles showing some corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexy brake hose showing some corrosion

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r w/cyls showing corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

fuel tank mountings showing some corrosion

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around inner side wall

rear flexy brake hose ferulles showing corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexy brake hose showing some corrosion

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r w/cyls showing some corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,980 miles

front flexy brake hose ferulles showing some corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroding and starting to blow slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,880 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,210 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to lower tread limit and cracking around inner wall to tread

prop shaft front coupling leaking oil

rear tyres showing wear

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,444 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,652 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 ADX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ADX, 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 BF53 ADX registered?

BF53 ADX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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