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BF53 OXG

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear lontitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit of wear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some underbody rust

traction control light on

Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear lontitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit of wear (2.2.B.1f)

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

some underbody rust

traction control light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front t o rear to flexi along rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear hangers broke back box resting on rear subframe (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

hill decent light illuminated

suspect injector leaking unable to see injectors covered

traction control light illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,110 miles

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

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean and grease rest of pipes throughout the vehicle need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,306 miles

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

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

back box outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 61,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,132 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,749 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,521 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 OXG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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