2006 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · NJ56 SZG
2006 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 127,777 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ56 SZG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 127,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ56 SZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Freelander (NJ56 SZG) between September 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
NJ56 SZG Mileage History
- 09/09/200931,501 mi
- 06/09/201041,799 mi+10,298 mi
- 20/10/201153,214 mi+11,415 mi
- 16/10/201262,249 mi+9,035 mi
- 16/10/201262,249 mi
- 01/10/201369,436 mi+7,187 mi
- 15/10/201476,859 mi+7,423 mi
- 02/10/201584,223 mi+7,364 mi
- 27/10/201690,308 mi+6,085 mi
- 31/08/201793,435 mi+3,127 mi
- 01/09/201793,437 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/2018100,753 mi+7,316 mi
- 16/10/2018100,762 mi+9 mi
- 18/10/2019102,436 mi+1,674 mi
- 10/01/2020102,440 mi+4 mi
- 05/02/2021102,620 mi+180 mi
- 10/02/2022108,908 mi+6,288 mi
- 03/02/2023116,988 mi+8,080 mi
- 08/02/2024127,777 mi+10,789 mi
- 08/02/2024127,777 mi
Average of roughly 6,679 miles per year across 20 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
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