CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 PHV

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,355 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,850 miles

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 120,850 miles

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,366 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 101,423 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,441 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 30 Dec 2015 92,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,393 miles

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

tyres perished and cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,528 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,859 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,494 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,912 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 11,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 PHV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 PHV?

You can check the full history of BF53 PHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 PHV registered?

BF53 PHV is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BF53 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 PHV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 PHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 PHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.