2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · S22 EAJ
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 90,130 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S22 EAJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2021
- 90,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S22 EAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (S22 EAJ) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2021 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
S22 EAJ Mileage History
- 06/11/202190,075 mi
- 20/11/202190,101 mi+26 mi
- 21/11/202190,130 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 3 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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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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