2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · NH05 UCX
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 107,656 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH05 UCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 107,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH05 UCX 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 (NH05 UCX) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both chassis legs /crossmembe”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis front rigge”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))”.
NH05 UCX Mileage History
- 22/12/202299,906 mi
- 20/12/2023101,293 mi+1,387 mi
- 21/05/2025101,392 mi+99 mi
- 05/07/2025101,414 mi+22 mi
- 01/07/2026107,656 mi+6,242 mi
Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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