2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KJ55 YTC
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 132,433 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YTC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2026
- 132,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (KJ55 YTC) between October 2008 and November 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
KJ55 YTC Mileage History
- 16/10/200829,441 mi
- 02/11/200935,948 mi+6,507 mi
- 02/11/200935,950 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/201147,188 mi+11,238 mi
- 02/06/201147,188 mi
- 01/06/201254,011 mi+6,823 mi
- 20/05/201360,144 mi+6,133 mi
- 31/05/201465,860 mi+5,716 mi
- 31/05/201465,860 mi
- 11/05/201571,121 mi+5,261 mi
- 20/05/201571,181 mi+60 mi
- 26/05/201676,487 mi+5,306 mi
- 26/05/201676,487 mi
- 15/05/201782,616 mi+6,129 mi
- 05/06/201890,437 mi+7,821 mi
- 05/06/201890,437 mi
- 04/06/201998,852 mi+8,415 mi
- 08/12/2020105,761 mi+6,909 mi
- 08/12/2020105,761 mi
- 10/11/2021107,865 mi+2,104 mi
- 06/12/2022116,406 mi+8,541 mi
- 30/11/2023119,493 mi+3,087 mi
- 30/11/2023119,493 mi
- 11/11/2024122,925 mi+3,432 mi
- 01/12/2025127,953 mi+5,028 mi
- 09/11/2026132,433 mi+4,480 mi
Average of roughly 5,702 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- 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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