1999 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · T587 CBW
1999 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 173,214 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T587 CBW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/05/2022
- 173,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T587 CBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Freelander (T587 CBW) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (T587 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as T587CBW.
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
HONDA
CIVIC
CITROEN
BERLINGO
TVR
CHIMAERA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SKODA
FELICIA
HONDA
VFR800 FI
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BMW
528
LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1999 model year cars.
- 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.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.