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BD03 VFM

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,772 mi
Last recorded122,772 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,772 miles

Aux Drive Belt Excessively Cracked

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Top Strut Bearings Noisy When Rotated

Central Front Tyre Has Irregular Wear Pattern Around Inner Tread

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Missing

Front Differential Noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Has Irregular Wear Pattern Around Inner Tread

Offside Front Brake Hose Securing Clamp Missing. Secured In Place With Cable Tie

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 122,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached Securing Fork Missing From Central Joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux Drive Belt Excessively Cracked

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Top Strut Bearings Noisy When Rotated

Central Front Tyre Has Irregular Wear Pattern Around Inner Tread

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Missing

Front Differential Noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Has Irregular Wear Pattern Around Inner Tread

Offside Front Brake Hose Securing Clamp Missing. Secured In Place With Cable Tie

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f driveshaft input seal

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,267 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

fuel strap corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,264 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

fuel strap corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,463 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,118 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,156 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,815 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,815 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level below min.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated/corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,768 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,768 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,182 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,616 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 VFM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFM, 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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BD03 VFM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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