2004 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · VK04 YKT
2004 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 96,188 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK04 YKT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2022
- 96,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK04 YKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Freelander (VK04 YKT) between March 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
VK04 YKT Mileage History
- 08/03/200710,995 mi
- 04/04/200818,791 mi+7,796 mi
- 03/04/200933,350 mi+14,559 mi
- 03/04/200933,350 mi
- 31/03/201039,776 mi+6,426 mi
- 01/04/201039,776 mi
- 23/03/201141,212 mi+1,436 mi
- 02/04/201242,312 mi+1,100 mi
- 02/04/201242,312 mi
- 03/04/201343,851 mi+1,539 mi
- 04/04/201343,851 mi
- 19/03/201451,466 mi+7,615 mi
- 19/03/201451,466 mi
- 09/04/201561,497 mi+10,031 mi
- 11/04/201561,513 mi+16 mi
- 14/04/201669,927 mi+8,414 mi
- 11/04/201778,874 mi+8,947 mi
- 18/04/201887,725 mi+8,851 mi
- 22/07/202188,561 mi+836 mi
- 01/08/202296,188 mi+7,627 mi
Average of roughly 5,532 miles per year across 20 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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