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BD03 VEB

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 88,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,108 miles

Corrosion around front floor areas

Corrosion around rear underside of vehicle

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

O/s/f shock absorber / spring / lower arm corroded

Various rear suspension items corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 81,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 81,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 79,871 miles

Offside Front Lower sus arm getting weak

slight play ns front drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2016 78,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,085 miles

front propshaft needs attention

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,085 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front propshaft needs attention

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Rear tyres started to perish and crack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Rear tyres started to perish and crack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,874 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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BD03 VEB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 VEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD03 VEB registered?

BD03 VEB is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VEB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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