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BF53 OWB

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front wishbone arm corroding

offside front wishbone arm corroding

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,279 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,066 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,007 miles

offside front tyre cracking open

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cracking open

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,691 miles

rear diff bush worn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,668 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount detatched

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 74,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,606 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,986 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 OWB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BF53 OWB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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