2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · MF55 AAF
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 105,045 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF55 AAF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 105,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF55 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (MF55 AAF) between December 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
MF55 AAF Mileage History
- 16/12/200838,628 mi
- 15/12/200948,900 mi+10,272 mi
- 23/12/201057,792 mi+8,892 mi
- 06/12/201161,969 mi+4,177 mi
- 30/07/201264,977 mi+3,008 mi
- 31/07/201264,977 mi
- 26/07/201367,184 mi+2,207 mi
- 22/07/201470,954 mi+3,770 mi
- 21/07/201575,082 mi+4,128 mi
- 12/07/201680,546 mi+5,464 mi
- 25/07/201782,278 mi+1,732 mi
- 25/07/201883,990 mi+1,712 mi
- 23/07/201985,544 mi+1,554 mi
- 30/07/202086,358 mi+814 mi
- 06/08/202086,366 mi+8 mi
- 26/07/202182,826 mi-3,540 mi
- 26/07/202182,826 mi
- 25/07/202287,605 mi+4,779 mi
- 25/07/202287,605 mi
- 04/08/202391,247 mi+3,642 mi
- 05/08/202496,987 mi+5,740 mi
- 21/07/2025101,272 mi+4,285 mi
- 30/07/2026105,045 mi+3,773 mi
- 30/07/2026105,045 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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