2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KJ55 YSD
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 165,114 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YSD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 165,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (KJ55 YSD) between December 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KJ55 YSD Mileage History
- 11/12/200819,455 mi
- 30/12/200927,982 mi+8,527 mi
- 13/12/201034,520 mi+6,538 mi
- 19/12/201141,621 mi+7,101 mi
- 14/12/201248,712 mi+7,091 mi
- 19/12/201357,127 mi+8,415 mi
- 19/12/201357,127 mi
- 10/12/201467,897 mi+10,770 mi
- 17/08/201574,169 mi+6,272 mi
- 01/11/201691,224 mi+17,055 mi
- 15/11/2017101,694 mi+10,470 mi
- 19/10/2018106,384 mi+4,690 mi
- 24/10/2018106,396 mi+12 mi
- 28/10/2019111,024 mi+4,628 mi
- 02/02/2021114,794 mi+3,770 mi
- 28/01/2022118,683 mi+3,889 mi
- 28/01/2022118,683 mi
- 25/01/2023129,996 mi+11,313 mi
- 25/01/2023129,996 mi
- 07/02/2024143,910 mi+13,914 mi
- 15/01/2025153,030 mi+9,120 mi
- 15/01/2025153,030 mi
- 11/02/2026165,114 mi+12,084 mi
Average of roughly 8,483 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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