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2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · DE05 CEA

DE05 CEA

2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 138,999 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Year / Origin
2005 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,999 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1951cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2005 Land Rover Freelander presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 138,999 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a single isolated failure in 2023. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,600 miles per year against the vehicle's 21-year life, a typical figure for this age of SUV. The records show steady annual use: 127,364 miles in September 2022, 130,886 miles in September 2023, 132,877 miles in August 2024, and 138,999 miles in September 2025. The only anomaly is the 23 September 2023 failure at 130,879 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 130,886 miles and no defects listed, suggesting a procedural or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or defects appear across the five tests, so the history gives no direct signal of suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis rust given the Freelander's age and the absence of recorded checks on those items. The clean record implies previous owners kept the vehicle to minimum test standards, but the lack of advisories means wear on consumables and drivetrain components remains unverified. A pre-purchase examination of coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody condition is warranted before commitment.
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DE05 CEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 138,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DE05 CEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (DE05 CEA) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

DE05 CEA Mileage History

  1. 16/09/2022127,364 mi
  2. 25/09/2023130,879 mi+3,515 mi
  3. 26/09/2023130,886 mi+7 mi
  4. 30/08/2024132,877 mi+1,991 mi
  5. 05/09/2025138,999 mi+6,122 mi

Average of roughly 3,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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