2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · NU04 XFK
2004 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 117,491 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU04 XFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 117,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU04 XFK 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 2004 Land Rover Freelander (NU04 XFK) between July 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
NU04 XFK Mileage History
- 11/07/2022115,293 mi
- 03/07/2023116,674 mi+1,381 mi
- 07/07/2023116,674 mi
- 06/12/2024117,491 mi+817 mi
- 06/12/2024117,491 mi
Average of roughly 913 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: Below 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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