2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · PX03 XCS
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 159,265 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX03 XCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
- 159,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX03 XCS 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 (PX03 XCS) between January 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outr”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PX03 XCS Mileage History
- 11/01/2022152,812 mi
- 13/01/2022152,812 mi
- 10/01/2023155,966 mi+3,154 mi
- 17/01/2023155,966 mi
- 01/09/2023159,265 mi+3,299 mi
Average of roughly 3,942 miles per year across 5 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
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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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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