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BF53 PLX

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

653,154 mi
Last recorded653,154 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 653,154 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 150,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 133,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 129,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,513 miles

both wipers smearing slightly

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,974 miles

o/s/front bumper corner damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front bumper corner damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,302 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,608 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,166 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & wearing uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,421 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp inop.

o/s headlamp condensated.

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 PLX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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