2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · HN55 UFL
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 133,166 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN55 UFL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2021
- 133,166 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.
HN55 UFL 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 (HN55 UFL) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN55 UFL Mileage History
- 14/12/2021133,157 mi
- 15/12/2021133,166 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,783 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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