2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KJ55 YTS
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 139,522 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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KJ55 YTS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2021
- 139,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (KJ55 YTS) between October 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2021 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
KJ55 YTS Mileage History
- 24/10/200842,130 mi
- 22/10/200954,082 mi+11,952 mi
- 22/10/200954,082 mi
- 11/10/201061,827 mi+7,745 mi
- 04/10/201166,230 mi+4,403 mi
- 04/10/201166,231 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/201266,795 mi+564 mi
- 02/08/201376,439 mi+9,644 mi
- 11/08/201484,489 mi+8,050 mi
- 14/08/201484,529 mi+40 mi
- 07/09/201595,686 mi+11,157 mi
- 07/09/201595,686 mi
- 16/08/2016110,017 mi+14,331 mi
- 16/08/2016110,017 mi
- 18/08/2017118,836 mi+8,819 mi
- 18/08/2018124,333 mi+5,497 mi
- 30/08/2019131,077 mi+6,744 mi
- 28/08/2020135,986 mi+4,909 mi
- 03/09/2021139,522 mi+3,536 mi
Average of roughly 7,574 miles per year across 19 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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