2003 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · MD03 NFE
2003 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 96,798 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 NFE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 96,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 NFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (MD03 NFE) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”.
MD03 NFE Mileage History
- 01/08/200612,418 mi
- 26/07/200718,440 mi+6,022 mi
- 26/07/200718,440 mi
- 25/07/200822,407 mi+3,967 mi
- 22/07/200928,000 mi+5,593 mi
- 15/07/201032,706 mi+4,706 mi
- 06/07/201135,749 mi+3,043 mi
- 06/07/201135,749 mi
- 27/07/201241,914 mi+6,165 mi
- 27/07/201241,914 mi
- 26/07/201345,471 mi+3,557 mi
- 26/07/201345,471 mi
- 28/07/201449,398 mi+3,927 mi
- 15/12/201559,346 mi+9,948 mi
- 16/12/201559,346 mi
- 29/12/201763,711 mi+4,365 mi
- 04/01/201863,712 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/201968,074 mi+4,362 mi
- 08/07/202074,790 mi+6,716 mi
- 09/07/202074,790 mi
- 14/07/202182,373 mi+7,583 mi
- 20/07/202182,375 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/202286,184 mi+3,809 mi
- 16/08/202496,796 mi+10,612 mi
- 30/08/202496,798 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,667 miles per year across 25 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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- 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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