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BF53 PGX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,373 mi
Last recorded125,373 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,373 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,550 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,174 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,174 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rears (3.6.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,273 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,272 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 34,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,127 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 18,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s centre outrigger ripped

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s centre outrigger ripped

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 PGX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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