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BF53 PFY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,513 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 123,491 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake fluid contaminated Brake disc (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2023 120,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Back box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 112,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,544 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,812 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,930 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 PFY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

BF53 PFY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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