2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · DK55 PDV
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 206,927 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK55 PDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 206,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK55 PDV 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 (DK55 PDV) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DK55 PDV Mileage History
- 19/02/2022193,594 mi
- 21/03/2023198,749 mi+5,155 mi
- 20/03/2024205,206 mi+6,457 mi
- 20/03/2024205,208 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2025206,927 mi+1,719 mi
Average of roughly 4,338 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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