2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · KJ55 YVS
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,062 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YVS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 126,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YVS 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 YVS) between September 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KJ55 YVS Mileage History
- 25/09/200824,019 mi
- 12/10/200933,424 mi+9,405 mi
- 07/10/201038,570 mi+5,146 mi
- 04/10/201145,022 mi+6,452 mi
- 04/10/201251,730 mi+6,708 mi
- 03/10/201359,515 mi+7,785 mi
- 13/10/201465,563 mi+6,048 mi
- 16/10/201465,569 mi+6 mi
- 06/10/201574,128 mi+8,559 mi
- 08/10/201574,151 mi+23 mi
- 06/10/201683,901 mi+9,750 mi
- 05/09/201787,372 mi+3,471 mi
- 07/09/201787,373 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/201888,947 mi+1,574 mi
- 28/08/201991,180 mi+2,233 mi
- 21/08/202093,090 mi+1,910 mi
- 24/08/202197,181 mi+4,091 mi
- 25/08/202197,181 mi
- 11/05/202299,612 mi+2,431 mi
- 11/05/202299,612 mi
- 09/05/2023100,502 mi+890 mi
- 26/04/2024103,650 mi+3,148 mi
- 16/05/2025112,338 mi+8,688 mi
- 16/05/2025112,338 mi
- 08/05/2026126,062 mi+13,724 mi
- 14/05/2026126,062 mi
Average of roughly 5,787 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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