2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KC53 UHT
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 214,827 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC53 UHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 214,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC53 UHT 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 (KC53 UHT) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KC53 UHT Mileage History
- 12/01/2022199,802 mi
- 13/01/2023205,028 mi+5,226 mi
- 23/01/2023205,028 mi
- 22/01/2024214,626 mi+9,598 mi
- 31/01/2024214,827 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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