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BF53 CKU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,588 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,476 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,361 miles

rear exaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,170 miles

rear exaust box corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,142 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes low [ worn ]

nsr light has had tape repair

slight pull to left on brake test

various brake pipes showing rust

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,142 miles

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

exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes low [ worn ]

nsr light has had tape repair

slight pull to left on brake test

various brake pipes showing rust

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,101 miles

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

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,467 miles

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,296 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 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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