2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · GV55 HWZ
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 121,574 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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GV55 HWZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2023
- 121,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV55 HWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (GV55 HWZ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GV55 HWZ Mileage History
- 20/07/2022112,522 mi
- 18/07/2023121,574 mi+9,052 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 2 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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- 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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