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BF53 PFE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,925 mi
Last recorded143,925 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,925 miles

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

diesel mist at o/s/r but no positive leaks of diesel present

Fail 19 Feb 2020 143,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from underside of o/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,920 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,913 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 44,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,546 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 PFE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

BF53 PFE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 PFE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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