2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · HJ54 XTA
2004 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 135,855 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ54 XTA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2020
- 135,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ54 XTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Freelander (HJ54 XTA) between September 2007 and January 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
HJ54 XTA Mileage History
- 10/09/200734,119 mi
- 10/04/200836,644 mi+2,525 mi
- 06/04/200946,162 mi+9,518 mi
- 01/04/201056,014 mi+9,852 mi
- 26/03/201164,021 mi+8,007 mi
- 05/04/201270,335 mi+6,314 mi
- 02/04/201377,634 mi+7,299 mi
- 04/04/201483,732 mi+6,098 mi
- 20/02/201590,423 mi+6,691 mi
- 23/02/2016100,391 mi+9,968 mi
- 23/02/2016100,391 mi
- 25/02/2017108,888 mi+8,497 mi
- 13/02/2018117,647 mi+8,759 mi
- 13/02/2018117,647 mi
- 15/02/2019127,100 mi+9,453 mi
- 27/01/2020135,855 mi+8,755 mi
- 27/01/2020135,855 mi
Average of roughly 8,217 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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