2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · BP54 DWO
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 139,934 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP54 DWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 139,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP54 DWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (BP54 DWO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BP54 DWO Mileage History
- 02/08/2022111,570 mi
- 02/08/2022111,570 mi
- 02/08/2023124,640 mi+13,070 mi
- 02/08/2023124,640 mi
- 01/08/2024139,934 mi+15,294 mi
Average of roughly 14,193 miles per year across 5 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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