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BF53 CGY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,312 mi
Last recorded158,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 153,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,424 miles

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

Rear prop shaft missing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 146,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear prop shaft missing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 142,225 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 142,225 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 136,351 miles

Oil leak rear differential ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank cradle corroded

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel tank cradle corroded

offside rear differential seal leaking

vehicle under tray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2016 133,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel tank cradle corroded

offside rear differential seal leaking

vehicle under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2015 128,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,139 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 127,139 miles

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

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

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

differential mount collapsed

Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin corroded)

rear exhaust silencer has one broken mounting - still adequately supported

Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin corroded)

rear exhaust silencer has one broken mounting - still adequately supported

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,490 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,756 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 CGY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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