2006 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · VX56 DYV
2006 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 104,157 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX56 DYV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 104,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX56 DYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Freelander (VX56 DYV) between December 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VX56 DYV Mileage History
- 22/12/200918,191 mi
- 29/11/201025,359 mi+7,168 mi
- 22/11/201134,078 mi+8,719 mi
- 22/11/201134,078 mi
- 26/11/201242,418 mi+8,340 mi
- 26/11/201242,418 mi
- 03/12/201350,858 mi+8,440 mi
- 03/12/201350,858 mi
- 27/11/201457,524 mi+6,666 mi
- 23/11/201562,782 mi+5,258 mi
- 15/11/201668,189 mi+5,407 mi
- 07/11/201773,634 mi+5,445 mi
- 07/11/201773,634 mi
- 05/11/201879,022 mi+5,388 mi
- 05/11/201879,022 mi
- 07/11/201984,850 mi+5,828 mi
- 07/11/201984,850 mi
- 05/11/202088,029 mi+3,179 mi
- 02/11/202189,235 mi+1,206 mi
- 12/11/202189,248 mi+13 mi
- 26/10/202294,506 mi+5,258 mi
- 26/10/2023103,602 mi+9,096 mi
- 05/12/2025104,157 mi+555 mi
- 05/12/2025104,157 mi
Average of roughly 5,389 miles per year across 24 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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