2003 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · FH03 LVT
2003 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 132,701 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH03 LVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 132,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH03 LVT 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 (FH03 LVT) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FH03 LVT Mileage History
- 23/06/2022123,851 mi
- 03/07/2023126,341 mi+2,490 mi
- 18/06/2024132,699 mi+6,358 mi
- 20/06/2024132,701 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,441 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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