2003 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · AV53 FUD
2003 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 139,626 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 FUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 139,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 FUD 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 (AV53 FUD) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inoperative when dipped beam is on & bra”; “Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Emissions unable to be completed insufficient gas at tailpipe due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
AV53 FUD Mileage History
- 04/06/2024128,795 mi
- 04/06/2025133,881 mi+5,086 mi
- 18/06/2025134,076 mi+195 mi
- 25/06/2026139,517 mi+5,441 mi
- 02/07/2026139,626 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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