2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · AP03 BZA
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 131,847 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 BZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 131,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 BZA 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 (AP03 BZA) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no”.
AP03 BZA Mileage History
- 21/08/2023123,090 mi
- 31/08/2024126,181 mi+3,091 mi
- 27/08/2025128,232 mi+2,051 mi
- 27/08/2026131,847 mi+3,615 mi
- 11/09/2026131,847 mi
Average of roughly 2,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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