2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · SD05 POU
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 147,349 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD05 POU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 147,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD05 POU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (SD05 POU) between April 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigg”.
SD05 POU Mileage History
- 11/04/200823,307 mi
- 08/04/200938,230 mi+14,923 mi
- 16/04/201051,819 mi+13,589 mi
- 16/04/201051,819 mi
- 12/05/201160,391 mi+8,572 mi
- 29/01/201368,252 mi+7,861 mi
- 29/01/201368,252 mi
- 23/01/201477,819 mi+9,567 mi
- 23/01/201477,813 mi-6 mi
- 15/01/201587,741 mi+9,928 mi
- 15/12/201596,675 mi+8,934 mi
- 09/12/2016103,206 mi+6,531 mi
- 29/11/2017109,238 mi+6,032 mi
- 16/11/2018120,544 mi+11,306 mi
- 22/11/2018120,602 mi+58 mi
- 22/11/2019131,970 mi+11,368 mi
- 23/11/2019131,970 mi
- 30/11/2020137,273 mi+5,303 mi
- 07/12/2020137,275 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2021140,370 mi+3,095 mi
- 10/10/2022142,533 mi+2,163 mi
- 09/10/2023143,569 mi+1,036 mi
- 15/10/2024144,704 mi+1,135 mi
- 15/10/2024144,704 mi
- 15/10/2025145,901 mi+1,197 mi
- 14/10/2026147,349 mi+1,448 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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