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BF53 OXZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,556 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 90,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,747 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 78,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,549 miles

both front tyre perished on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,035 miles

rear exhaust beteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,431 miles

Battery is insecure.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,015 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 OXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

BF53 OXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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