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BF53 CJX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,262 mi
Last recorded171,262 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 171,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 171,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 155,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 155,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,532 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 142,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 132,174 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 125,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,855 miles

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2010 119,855 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,887 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded on box

Fail 18 Dec 2009 110,887 miles

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

nearside front brake inner pads worn low

rear exhaust bracket corroded on box

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 76,791 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CJX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 CJX registered?

BF53 CJX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 CJX shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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