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BF53 HBH

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,420 mi
Last recorded59,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,082 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,378 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks around the outer edges of the tyres that don't quite reach down to the cords. I strongly reccomend new tyres all round.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

All 4 tyres have cracks around the outer edges of the tyres that don't quite reach down to the cords. I strongly reccomend new tyres all round.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,773 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 HBH is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

BF53 HBH is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HBH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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