2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · MH05 EYP
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 192,187 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 EYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 192,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 EYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (MH05 EYP) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet area to subframe area (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To abs pump (1.1.11 (c))”.
MH05 EYP Mileage History
- 02/05/2023176,101 mi
- 29/04/2024185,330 mi+9,229 mi
- 07/05/2024185,335 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2025191,998 mi+6,663 mi
- 06/05/2025192,187 mi+189 mi
Average of roughly 7,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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