2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · YA53 FAM
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 126,707 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA53 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2026
- 126,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YA53 FAM Mileage History
- 15/03/2023108,357 mi
- 02/05/2024114,476 mi+6,119 mi
- 04/05/2024114,589 mi+113 mi
- 09/05/2025121,653 mi+7,064 mi
- 08/05/2026126,707 mi+5,054 mi
Average of roughly 5,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA53 FAM 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 (YA53 FAM) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under ”.
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