2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · NX05 PUY
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 103,811 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2018.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX05 PUY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2017
- 103,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX05 PUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (NX05 PUY) between June 2008 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)”.
NX05 PUY Mileage History
- 13/06/200825,199 mi
- 10/11/200828,921 mi+3,722 mi
- 17/08/200934,811 mi+5,890 mi
- 18/08/200984,840 mi+50,029 mi
- 17/03/201040,537 mi-44,303 mi
- 19/03/201040,599 mi+62 mi
- 16/03/201158,290 mi+17,691 mi
- 16/03/201158,290 mi
- 07/03/201276,480 mi+18,190 mi
- 07/03/201276,484 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/201393,469 mi+16,985 mi
- 18/03/201393,471 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/201393,522 mi+51 mi
- 30/04/2014100,828 mi+7,306 mi
- 30/04/2014100,828 mi
- 25/04/2015103,683 mi+2,855 mi
- 31/01/2017103,810 mi+127 mi
- 03/02/2017103,811 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,094 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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