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PU03 VBU

2017 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,767 mi
Last recorded110,767 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU03 VBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,767 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 149,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 140,788 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 140,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 131,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 37,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 124,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both driver's and passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both drivers and passengers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,188 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside and nearside (5.2.2b)

Visual check on emissions test - NO SMOKE

Fail 1 Jul 2017 68,188 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside and nearside (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Visual check on emissions test - NO SMOKE

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened edge of belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,469 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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PU03 VBU is a 2017 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PU03 VBU, 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 9 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PU03 VBU registered?

PU03 VBU is a 2017 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is PU03 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU03 VBU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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