2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · YD03 BUV
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 190,114 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD03 BUV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 190,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 BUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (YD03 BUV) between October 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 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: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YD03 BUV Mileage History
- 26/10/2022186,646 mi
- 18/11/2023190,107 mi+3,461 mi
- 05/12/2023190,111 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2023190,114 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,121 miles per year across 4 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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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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