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BF53 HCA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 116,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside

nsr and osr tyres perished

Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,210 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside

nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,793 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 106,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement final drive mounting (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,988 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,845 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,682 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,564 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 56,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,401 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 51,399 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,303 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 HCA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

BF53 HCA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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