2003 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · DH53 AMS
2003 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 119,892 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DH53 AMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 119,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DH53 AMS Mileage History
- 06/09/2023116,376 mi
- 02/09/2024117,712 mi+1,336 mi
- 08/09/2025119,015 mi+1,303 mi
- 07/08/2026119,871 mi+856 mi
- 12/08/2026119,892 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DH53 AMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (DH53 AMS) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow likely to affect emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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