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BF53 AEV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,372 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 110,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before front joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before front joint (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,836 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,214 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW AND BOTH SHOWING CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALLS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED OVER ENTIRE LENGTH OF BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component insecure MAIN TOW BAR MOUNTING COMPONENTS LOOSE AND INSECURE (6.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ARM NOT MOVING AT ALL (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW AND BOTH SHOWING CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALLS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,670 miles

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

EXHAUST REAR BOX SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE FROM DRUM (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXI TO UNDER WING (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE FROM DRUM (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

EXHAUST REAR BOX SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,190 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT OF CAR, BUT SEATBELTS CHECKED OK.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,930 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 AEV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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