2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · AK05 GVV
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 126,558 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK05 GVV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2023
- 126,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK05 GVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (AK05 GVV) between March 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55r17 (4.1.D.”.
AK05 GVV Mileage History
- 18/03/200824,291 mi
- 16/03/200930,544 mi+6,253 mi
- 15/03/201035,479 mi+4,935 mi
- 13/05/201141,991 mi+6,512 mi
- 19/01/201248,809 mi+6,818 mi
- 17/01/201353,756 mi+4,947 mi
- 16/01/201459,511 mi+5,755 mi
- 17/01/201459,533 mi+22 mi
- 14/01/201566,670 mi+7,137 mi
- 14/01/201566,681 mi+11 mi
- 07/01/201674,192 mi+7,511 mi
- 07/01/201674,192 mi
- 17/01/201781,769 mi+7,577 mi
- 17/01/201781,769 mi
- 16/02/201890,200 mi+8,431 mi
- 16/02/201890,200 mi
- 01/02/2019101,001 mi+10,801 mi
- 14/02/2020114,524 mi+13,523 mi
- 06/03/2021119,382 mi+4,858 mi
- 15/03/2022123,791 mi+4,409 mi
- 15/03/2023126,558 mi+2,767 mi
- 16/03/2023126,558 mi
Average of roughly 6,821 miles per year across 22 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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- 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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