2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · EH53 TOW
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 137,471 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EH53 TOW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 137,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EH53 TOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (EH53 TOW) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EH53 TOW Mileage History
- 31/05/2022126,350 mi
- 06/06/2022126,351 mi+1 mi
- 07/06/2023137,471 mi+11,120 mi
- 07/06/2023137,471 mi
Average of roughly 10,928 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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