2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · HJ05 XUE
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,261 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 XUE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2024
- 89,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ05 XUE MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (HJ05 XUE) between April 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HJ05 XUE Mileage History
- 11/04/202375,149 mi
- 24/04/202375,151 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/202489,261 mi+14,110 mi
Average of roughly 12,509 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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