2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · BJ05 ETU
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 132,998 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 ETU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2020
- 132,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 ETU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (BJ05 ETU) between September 2008 and January 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2020 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
BJ05 ETU Mileage History
- 29/09/200844,272 mi
- 08/10/201067,352 mi+23,080 mi
- 15/09/201176,496 mi+9,144 mi
- 27/09/201286,304 mi+9,808 mi
- 03/09/201394,951 mi+8,647 mi
- 03/03/201497,815 mi+2,864 mi
- 03/03/201497,815 mi
- 13/01/201599,344 mi+1,529 mi
- 11/12/2015103,979 mi+4,635 mi
- 29/11/2016108,128 mi+4,149 mi
- 28/11/2017113,888 mi+5,760 mi
- 26/01/2019123,476 mi+9,588 mi
- 21/01/2020132,998 mi+9,522 mi
Average of roughly 7,845 miles per year across 13 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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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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