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BF53 PFA

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 144,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,204 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,204 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,554 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fittings corroding

signs of standing -slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 120,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fittings corroding

signs of standing -slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust fittings corroding

front tyres worn on edges -very close to tread limit -and some signs of damage

slight play to rear propellor shaft joints

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,346 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

front tyres worn on edges -very close to tread limit -and some signs of damage

slight play to rear propellor shaft joints

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,332 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 103,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 90,218 miles

oil was low -have topped up

rear tyres show signs of perishing-small cut in tread on offside

Fail 14 Aug 2010 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

oil was low -have topped up

rear tyres show signs of perishing-small cut in tread on offside

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 66,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,172 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 49,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads and discs worn low

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 PFA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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