1999 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · V435 EGK
1999 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 217,638 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V435 EGK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 217,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V435 EGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Freelander (V435 EGK) between August 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V435 EGK Mileage History
- 05/08/2022217,540 mi
- 09/02/2023217,638 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 190 miles per year across 2 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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