2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · W31 DAW
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 133,240 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W31 DAW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2022
- 133,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W31 DAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (W31 DAW) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
W31 DAW Mileage History
- 27/06/2022133,235 mi
- 28/06/2022133,240 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,428 miles per year across 2 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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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
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