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BF53 CNJ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,972 mi
Last recorded157,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 157,968 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 149,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 149,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,835 miles

FRONT WISHBONES CORRODING

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,834 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT WISHBONES CORRODING

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,826 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f wishbone corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f wishbone corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f wishbone corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f wishbone corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,124 miles

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

n/s & o/s/f suspension wishbones corroding

rear axle front mounting deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

n/s & o/s/f suspension wishbones corroding

rear axle front mounting deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four steel brake pipe covered plastic wing liners

water hose pipe rubbing on rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,517 miles

Play in prop and diff bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in prop and diff bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,049 miles

Both front lower suspension arms getting rusty

Front registration plate cracked

Fuel tank support getting rusty

Nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,429 miles

Front brake pads have around 6000 miles left

Front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,429 miles

Front brake pads have around 6000 miles left

Front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,840 miles

Rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,796 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 CNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CNJ, 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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What year was BF53 CNJ registered?

BF53 CNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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