2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · SJ03 UER
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 125,896 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ03 UER Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2019
- 125,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ03 UER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (SJ03 UER) between March 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
SJ03 UER Mileage History
- 23/03/200627,482 mi
- 15/03/200732,685 mi+5,203 mi
- 15/03/200732,685 mi
- 14/03/200837,002 mi+4,317 mi
- 16/03/200942,375 mi+5,373 mi
- 10/03/201048,709 mi+6,334 mi
- 10/03/201048,709 mi
- 15/03/201155,366 mi+6,657 mi
- 20/03/201275,235 mi+19,869 mi
- 23/03/201386,479 mi+11,244 mi
- 15/03/201491,904 mi+5,425 mi
- 20/03/201596,212 mi+4,308 mi
- 22/03/2016100,410 mi+4,198 mi
- 24/03/2016100,411 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/2017109,821 mi+9,410 mi
- 22/03/2017109,821 mi
- 19/04/2018115,895 mi+6,074 mi
- 23/05/2018115,900 mi+5 mi
- 03/05/2019125,892 mi+9,992 mi
- 06/05/2019125,896 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,502 miles per year across 20 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
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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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