
Land Rover Freelander
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc
LS03 VJCMOT history
LS03 VJC is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 159,365 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 VJC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS03 VJC was last recorded at 159,365 miles on 19 May 2025, 4,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,316 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,049 miles
- Average per year
- 6,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,365 miles
- 2024 – 155,316 miles
- 2023 – 148,589 miles
- 2022 – 145,089 miles
- 2021 – 139,650 miles
- 2020 – 135,610 miles
- 2019 – 130,064 miles
- 2018 – 122,886 miles
- 2017 – 115,789 miles
- 2016 – 108,471 miles
- 2015 – 105,531 miles
- 2014 – 103,094 miles
- 2013 – 99,186 miles
- 2012 – 93,241 miles
- 2011 – 85,497 miles
- 2010 – 76,942 miles
- 2009 – 67,892 miles
- 2008 – 57,101 miles
- 2007 – 44,651 miles
- 2006 – 28,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail159,365 miles (+4,049)5 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,365 miles
- Test number
- 963302302240
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,316 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 155,316 miles
- Test number
- 921102073984
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting points both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both brake back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support subframe corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail155,316 miles (+6,727)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,316 miles
- Test number
- 544775473251
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexible insecure
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting points both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both brake back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support subframe corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass148,589 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 148,589 miles
- Test number
- 440769176703
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail148,589 miles (+3,500)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,589 miles
- Test number
- 880417631415
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure into back plate (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,089 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 145,089 miles
- Test number
- 269959477626
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff front bush in poor condition
Fail145,089 miles (+5,439)2 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,089 miles
- Test number
- 412225480509
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff front bush in poor condition
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass139,650 miles (+4,040)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 139,650 miles
- Test number
- 224369415031
- AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,610 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 135,610 miles
- Test number
- 896442989687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under drivers foot well (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,610 miles (+5,546)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,610 miles
- Test number
- 659507391179
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under drivers foot well (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,064 miles (+7,178)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 130,064 miles
- Test number
- 338711332667
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support frame corroded
Pass122,886 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 122,886 miles
- Test number
- 945830844674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferels slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferels slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing coroded
Fail122,886 miles (+7,097)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,886 miles
- Test number
- 329141966997
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferels slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferels slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing coroded
Pass115,789 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,789 miles
- Test number
- 274370331080
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail115,739 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,739 miles
- Test number
- 210014743057
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass108,471 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 108,471 miles
- Test number
- 680851102687
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,470 miles (+2,939)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,470 miles
- Test number
- 380870207191
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,531 miles (+2,437)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 105,531 miles
- Test number
- 486391715253
- NoteN/s/f/o/s/f/ tyres worn from inner edge
Pass103,094 miles (+3,908)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,094 miles
- Test number
- 756070614233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,186 miles (+5,945)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 99,186 miles
- Test number
- 457632633382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,241 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 93,241 miles
- Test number
- 858094532239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 93,234 miles
- Test number
- 498611432286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,234 miles (+7,737)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,234 miles
- Test number
- 319940322450
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,497 miles (+8,555)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,497 miles
- Test number
- 969777101283
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,942 miles (+9,050)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 76,942 miles
- Test number
- 111903500277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,892 miles (+10,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 67,892 miles
- Test number
- 851821709207
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,101 miles (+12,450)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 57,101 miles
- Test number
- 730982318229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,651 miles (+16,154)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 44,651 miles
- Test number
- 222646777465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,497 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 28,497 miles
- Test number
- 293033866404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LS03 VJC
- Does LS03 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 VJC expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 VJC?
- The MOT on LS03 VJC expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 VJC done?
- LS03 VJC was recorded at 159,365 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 6,911 miles a year.
- Has LS03 VJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 VJC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS03 VJC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS03 VJC find?
- LS03 VJC failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 5 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.
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