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BF53 HBB

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,852 mi
Last recorded139,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 139,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 139,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 138,411 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 138,392 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp has a small leak of exhaust gases

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,992 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at joint at rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at front and at rear section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 137,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 133,746 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 128,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipe miss shaped

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,911 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 5 Jan 2015 96,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

propshaft missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

propshaft missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 78,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 69,372 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,855 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges and have small cuts in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,439 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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BF53 HBB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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