2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · NX55 VFV
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 93,324 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX55 VFV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2018
- 93,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX55 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (NX55 VFV) between September 2008 and November 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
NX55 VFV Mileage History
- 18/09/200820,125 mi
- 21/08/200923,007 mi+2,882 mi
- 22/11/201029,219 mi+6,212 mi
- 22/11/201029,219 mi
- 11/11/201138,336 mi+9,117 mi
- 16/11/201138,525 mi+189 mi
- 29/10/201249,332 mi+10,807 mi
- 14/11/201359,571 mi+10,239 mi
- 18/11/201469,225 mi+9,654 mi
- 09/11/201575,949 mi+6,724 mi
- 09/11/201575,949 mi
- 17/11/201681,842 mi+5,893 mi
- 17/11/201681,842 mi
- 17/11/201787,449 mi+5,607 mi
- 23/11/201893,324 mi+5,875 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 15 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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