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BF53 PGZ

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,399 mi
Last recorded193,399 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 193,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 188,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 188,548 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, heavily on O/S/F Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 176,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FRONT AND REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 170,014 miles

DERERIORATION OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.(INNER FACE).

PROPSHAFT,REAR TRANSMISSION AND BOTH REAR DRIVESHAFTS NOT FITTED.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 170,007 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AND WEAK. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

DERERIORATION OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.(INNER FACE).

PROPSHAFT,REAR TRANSMISSION AND BOTH REAR DRIVESHAFTS NOT FITTED.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 158,425 miles

rear wheel drive system removed

Fail 20 Jun 2017 158,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear wheel drive system removed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,640 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 139,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 136,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,105 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded and blowing

nsf track rod end has play in the ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 76,674 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,714 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 PGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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