2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · SD03 NKJ
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 101,734 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD03 NKJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2023
- 101,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD03 NKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (SD03 NKJ) between November 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SD03 NKJ Mileage History
- 17/11/202194,649 mi
- 18/11/202194,649 mi
- 28/07/2023101,734 mi+7,085 mi
Average of roughly 4,190 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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