2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · SC53 BTY
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 166,950 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 BTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 166,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 BTY 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 (SC53 BTY) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf subframe mou”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC53 BTY Mileage History
- 07/02/2024148,965 mi
- 07/02/2024148,965 mi
- 21/01/2025155,058 mi+6,093 mi
- 19/01/2026166,946 mi+11,888 mi
- 21/01/2026166,950 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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