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BF53 PKU

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 83,803 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both sides passengers steps excessive corrosion and has been removed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 74,985 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 68,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,924 miles

Catalytic converter deteriorated & support bracket detached

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

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

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

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

Power assisted steering return hose collapsed

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,148 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside rear tyres slight age related deterioration

Fail 5 Oct 2012 61,148 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside rear tyres slight age related deterioration

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 17,359 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 PKU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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