CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 HBC

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,018 mi
Last recorded175,018 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 175,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Damper corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 175,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Damper corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 160,815 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

prop shaft missing/removed

Fail 4 Jul 2025 160,478 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 143,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,821 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

o/s/f door has slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,206 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

tyres slight perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

brake pipes slight corrosion

tyres slight perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,112 miles

Accident damage to both nearside doors but currently still functioning correctly

All tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,834 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Sticking, does not release readily (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Nearside wiper arm not working when wipers on (3.4 (a))

Accident damage to both nearside doors but currently still functioning correctly

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,437 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,164 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 HBC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 HBC?

You can check the full history of BF53 HBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 HBC registered?

BF53 HBC is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BF53 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HBC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 HBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 HBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.