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BF53 CSX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 145,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

osf and nsf tyres are slightly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

The rear diff front mount has exsessive play in a rubber bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 129,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

The rear diff front mount has exsessive play in a rubber bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,227 miles

Rear differential rubber mountain excesivly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear differential rubber mountain excesivly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,793 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 84,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 40,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CSX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CSX, 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 CSX registered?

BF53 CSX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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