2000 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · W118 BOE
2000 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 86,217 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W118 BOE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/12/2021
- 86,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W118 BOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Freelander (W118 BOE) between February 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
W118 BOE Mileage History
- 24/02/200633,196 mi
- 23/02/200735,732 mi+2,536 mi
- 28/02/200735,732 mi
- 27/02/200838,597 mi+2,865 mi
- 23/02/200944,375 mi+5,778 mi
- 26/02/200944,375 mi
- 18/02/201049,295 mi+4,920 mi
- 23/02/201154,012 mi+4,717 mi
- 21/02/201258,245 mi+4,233 mi
- 25/02/201258,281 mi+36 mi
- 27/02/201361,610 mi+3,329 mi
- 08/03/201361,636 mi+26 mi
- 27/02/201464,043 mi+2,407 mi
- 02/03/201569,171 mi+5,128 mi
- 04/03/201672,953 mi+3,782 mi
- 10/03/201672,961 mi+8 mi
- 03/03/201775,739 mi+2,778 mi
- 08/03/201775,747 mi+8 mi
- 09/03/201879,176 mi+3,429 mi
- 13/03/201879,180 mi+4 mi
- 13/06/201983,183 mi+4,003 mi
- 19/06/201983,188 mi+5 mi
- 17/12/202186,217 mi+3,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W118 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W118BOE.
VESPA
125
MAZDA
MX-5
PEUGEOT
306
YAMAHA
FZS600
MG
MGF
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
YAMAHA
FZS600
MERCEDES
SLK
TOYOTA
COROLLA
HONDA
CIVIC
YAMAHA
YZF600
SUZUKI
GSF1200
LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
- 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.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.