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BF53 CKN

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,184 mi
Last recorded130,184 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (2.4.A.3)

all shock absorbers weak

bearing noise

fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged squashed in (2.3.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (2.4.A.3)

all shock absorbers weak

bearing noise

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,066 miles

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

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

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

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

bearing noise?

chassis+floor corroded

rear diff mounting rubbers split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion on numerous chassis areas

fuel tank suports corroding

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2014 109,131 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion on numerous chassis areas

fuel tank suports corroding

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

wiper blades in poor condition

unable to carry out brake test as leak discovered

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,664 miles

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

fuel tank guard corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

transmission noisey?

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake poor- slack

n/s front tyre worn uneven(poss fault on 4x4)

rear door handle poor

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,231 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in rear diff bushes (x2)*********

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,889 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,744 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 CKN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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