2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · NJ55 WKD
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 112,117 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ55 WKD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 112,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ55 WKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (NJ55 WKD) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NJ55 WKD Mileage History
- 15/09/200814,153 mi
- 30/01/200914,550 mi+397 mi
- 30/01/201033,604 mi+19,054 mi
- 30/01/201033,604 mi
- 02/02/201150,865 mi+17,261 mi
- 02/02/201150,865 mi
- 03/02/201260,715 mi+9,850 mi
- 03/02/201260,715 mi
- 06/02/201369,666 mi+8,951 mi
- 03/02/201477,728 mi+8,062 mi
- 05/02/201579,653 mi+1,925 mi
- 05/02/201579,653 mi
- 26/01/201682,148 mi+2,495 mi
- 26/01/201682,148 mi
- 01/02/201783,962 mi+1,814 mi
- 05/02/201885,545 mi+1,583 mi
- 05/02/201885,545 mi
- 13/05/201986,968 mi+1,423 mi
- 15/05/201986,968 mi
- 25/08/202088,904 mi+1,936 mi
- 17/09/202190,826 mi+1,922 mi
- 16/08/202293,458 mi+2,632 mi
- 21/08/202399,489 mi+6,031 mi
- 31/07/2024104,909 mi+5,420 mi
- 31/07/2024104,909 mi
- 17/04/2025108,759 mi+3,850 mi
- 13/04/2026112,117 mi+3,358 mi
Average of roughly 5,574 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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