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BF53 AVM

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,638 mi
Last recorded135,638 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 135,632 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front along chassis under bonnet corroding in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mountings perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy lock to lock

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 116,684 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front along chassis under bonnet corroding in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mountings perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy lock to lock

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber bushes worn/perished ()

Rear differential mountings wearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 107,598 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber bushes worn/perished ()

Rear differential mountings wearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,822 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 73,095 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 68,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2010 64,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,489 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 48,412 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front sump guard bolts insecure

Pass 18 May 2007 41,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,317 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 AVM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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