2003 Land Rover Freelander · 13,172 MOT tests
2003 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2003 Land Rover Freelanders fail 47.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Freelander years (13,172 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 47.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 129,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,172
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.2%
- Brakes19.2%
- Suspension18.9%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Steering6.6%
- Tyres5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.12%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.8%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.54%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.96%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (29.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.89%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.8%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.46%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.23%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2003 Land Rover Freelanders fail 47.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Freelander years (13,172 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.12% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.8% of tests), position lamp not working (5.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Land Rover Freelander shows 129,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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