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BF53 AVJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,972 miles

WATER IN EXPANSION TANK LOW

emission test wont register

temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 130,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

WATER IN EXPANSION TANK LOW

emission test wont register

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,221 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake sticking on when released

Rear diff mounting. front bush torn/damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,254 miles

N/ S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL BADLY PERISHED (AGEING) ALSO STEPPING IN TREAD

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,976 miles

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

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

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

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

N/ S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL BADLY PERISHED (AGEING) ALSO STEPPING IN TREAD

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,080 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,607 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear diff front mounting bush worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear diff front mounting bush worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,562 miles

Front pads soon.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,823 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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BF53 AVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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