2000 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · W431 HBE
2000 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 145,432 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W431 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 145,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W431 HBE 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 (W431 HBE) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W431 HBE Mileage History
- 18/07/2022137,526 mi
- 19/07/2023141,678 mi+4,152 mi
- 26/07/2023141,714 mi+36 mi
- 25/07/2024145,432 mi+3,718 mi
- 31/07/2024145,432 mi
Average of roughly 3,880 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
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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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