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BF53 GYR

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,423 mi
Last recorded182,423 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 182,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 177,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 163,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f slight play in door hindge

rear diff has slight oil leak

uj support bush has play

Fail 28 Apr 2015 163,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f slight play in door hindge

rear diff has slight oil leak

uj support bush has play

Pass 5 Oct 2012 161,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 161,373 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,115 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 157,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate weathered

Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 131,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 131,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 105,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,358 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,738 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 GYR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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