1999 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · T524 KHE
1999 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 133,344 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T524 KHE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2015
- 133,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T524 KHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Freelander (T524 KHE) between February 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
T524 KHE Mileage History
- 08/02/200678,225 mi
- 29/01/200783,002 mi+4,777 mi
- 01/02/200783,003 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/200891,742 mi+8,739 mi
- 21/01/200891,743 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/200999,404 mi+7,661 mi
- 21/05/2010107,452 mi+8,048 mi
- 17/10/2011107,536 mi+84 mi
- 29/10/2012115,907 mi+8,371 mi
- 30/10/2012115,917 mi+10 mi
- 11/11/2013121,969 mi+6,052 mi
- 20/11/2013122,003 mi+34 mi
- 17/11/2014126,825 mi+4,822 mi
- 18/11/2014126,825 mi
- 10/11/2015133,344 mi+6,519 mi
Average of roughly 5,652 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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
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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