2006 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · EX56 HLZ
2006 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,525 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 HLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 154,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 HLZ 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 2006 Land Rover Freelander (EX56 HLZ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
EX56 HLZ Mileage History
- 06/10/2022144,563 mi
- 11/10/2022144,564 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2023150,338 mi+5,774 mi
- 21/10/2024154,520 mi+4,182 mi
- 30/10/2024154,525 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,820 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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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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