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BF53 PFU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 96,222 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,333 miles

brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,336 miles

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

brake pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

n/s front tyre getting low

Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,277 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre getting low

rear ex mount broken

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

brake pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,938 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,008 miles

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

air con belt perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air con belt perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,061 miles

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

air con belt perished

rear exhaust mount broken ( SYSTEM NOT INSECURE)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,324 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con drive belt perished

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con drive belt perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,061 miles

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

air con belt perished

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,308 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,830 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 PFU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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