2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · OY53 DWF
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 210,139 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY53 DWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 210,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY53 DWF 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 (OY53 DWF) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear transaxle, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY53 DWF Mileage History
- 19/07/2022181,278 mi
- 27/07/2023194,528 mi+13,250 mi
- 10/08/2023194,635 mi+107 mi
- 01/08/2024209,929 mi+15,294 mi
- 05/08/2024210,139 mi+210 mi
Average of roughly 14,089 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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