2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · DA05 YJP
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 109,544 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA05 YJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 109,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 YJP 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 (DA05 YJP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DA05 YJP Mileage History
- 17/03/2023106,038 mi
- 24/03/2023106,038 mi
- 02/04/2024107,578 mi+1,540 mi
- 26/03/2025108,717 mi+1,139 mi
- 23/03/2026109,544 mi+827 mi
Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- 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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