2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · SO55 XWK
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 137,979 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SO55 XWK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2021
- 137,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 XWK MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (SO55 XWK) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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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- 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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