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BF53 AFN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,730 mi
Last recorded141,730 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 141,730 miles

both front anti-roll bar link gaiters perished

both front wipers slightly smearing

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n\s\r brake pipe corroding

o\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

o\s\r brake pipe corroding

propshaft bearing gaiters perished and splitting

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

slight play in n\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks slightly lipped

rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks slightly lipped

rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to split

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to front number plate

small stone chips on front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to split

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to front number plate

small stone chips on front screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 101,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyres low on treads 2;5mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,435 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 AFN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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