2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · FA05 WJV
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 99,302 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA05 WJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2023
- 99,302 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.
FA05 WJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (FA05 WJV) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FA05 WJV Mileage History
- 27/11/202187,226 mi
- 02/12/202291,207 mi+3,981 mi
- 02/12/202291,210 mi+3 mi
- 25/11/202399,302 mi+8,092 mi
Average of roughly 6,059 miles per year across 4 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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