2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.5L Petrol · VN05 DWA
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2005. Recorded mileage 78,485 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 DWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 78,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 DWA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Freelander (VN05 DWA) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VN05 DWA Mileage History
- 26/04/202274,096 mi
- 07/08/202374,159 mi+63 mi
- 07/08/202374,159 mi
- 12/08/202478,485 mi+4,326 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 4 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
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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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