1999 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · V220 LDE
1999 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 99,658 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2019.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V220 LDE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2018
- 99,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V220 LDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Freelander (V220 LDE) between October 2005 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
V220 LDE Mileage History
- 20/10/200544,504 mi
- 10/11/200545,067 mi+563 mi
- 21/05/200750,615 mi+5,548 mi
- 21/05/200750,615 mi
- 01/08/200855,085 mi+4,470 mi
- 04/08/200855,085 mi
- 29/01/201065,918 mi+10,833 mi
- 30/01/201065,918 mi
- 22/02/201171,479 mi+5,561 mi
- 28/02/201171,543 mi+64 mi
- 20/04/201274,930 mi+3,387 mi
- 23/04/201378,429 mi+3,499 mi
- 30/04/201378,497 mi+68 mi
- 16/04/201481,275 mi+2,778 mi
- 16/04/201481,275 mi
- 05/05/201585,352 mi+4,077 mi
- 05/05/201585,352 mi
- 09/06/201687,010 mi+1,658 mi
- 06/06/201793,465 mi+6,455 mi
- 07/06/201793,466 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/201899,656 mi+6,190 mi
- 15/06/201899,658 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,359 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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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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