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BF53 AFV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 80,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,436 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,560 miles

all 4 tyres badly deterioated /cracking badly

both front wiper blades splitting

coolant level low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,798 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,813 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 AFV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

BF53 AFV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 AFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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