2000 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · V974 ABD
2000 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 103,848 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V974 ABD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 103,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V974 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Freelander (V974 ABD) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Road wheel fixing missing both front and both rear has a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
V974 ABD Mileage History
- 30/04/202299,653 mi
- 21/04/2023102,704 mi+3,051 mi
- 28/04/2023102,728 mi+24 mi
- 25/04/2024103,848 mi+1,120 mi
- 25/04/2024103,848 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 5 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: 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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- 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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