1999 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · V568 DJM
1999 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 180,613 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V568 DJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
- 180,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V568 DJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Freelander (V568 DJM) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
V568 DJM Mileage History
- 28/09/2022175,208 mi
- 26/09/2023180,613 mi+5,405 mi
Average of roughly 5,441 miles per year across 2 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: 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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