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BF53 PKD

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,015 mi
Last recorded156,015 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 156,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (when driven) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

rear diff mounting worn

Pass 17 Mar 2020 152,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear diff mounting worn

Fail 16 Mar 2020 152,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear diff mounting worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 142,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 142,333 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,065 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,181 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,838 miles

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

Rear diff mounts worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 104,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,542 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,619 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,422 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 PKD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 PKD, 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 PKD is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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