2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · AV55 AOJ
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 206,818 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 AOJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 206,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
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AV55 AOJ MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (AV55 AOJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank straps have corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AV55 AOJ Mileage History
- 20/09/2022187,520 mi
- 21/09/2023206,718 mi+19,198 mi
- 28/09/2023206,818 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 18,888 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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