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BF53 CKV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,046 mi
Last recorded164,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill underneath vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill underneath vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central stop light not working

Pass 5 May 2017 150,721 miles

rear prop has been removed

Fail 28 Apr 2017 150,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear prop has been removed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,112 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills sligthly corroded

rear boot handle surround corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 145,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s and o/s outer sills sligthly corroded

rear boot handle surround corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 143,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 134,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,369 miles

Oil leak

Petrol tank straps corroded

Slight play in near side track rod end

Fail 4 Sep 2012 126,369 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Petrol tank straps corroded

SRS light on

Slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

srs warning light on dash

Fail 17 Aug 2011 117,251 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

srs warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2010 106,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,793 miles

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

airbag light on

power steering hydralic hose collapsing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,793 miles

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

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

airbag light on

power steering hydralic hose collapsing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,974 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 CKV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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