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BF53 PHO

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,176 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes & N/S & O/S Rear pipes from hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil & coolant levels close to minimum

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Transmission noisy when vehicle road-tested for brake decelerometer test

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,776 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes & N/S & O/S Rear pipes from hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil & coolant levels close to minimum

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Transmission noisy when vehicle road-tested for brake decelerometer test

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,191 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,117 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,117 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,028 miles

front brake disc poor condition

n/s/f outer c/v boot poor condition

rear diff front mount poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,986 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,415 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 38,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,065 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,612 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 PHO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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