2005 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · WF55 ONN
2005 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 108,945 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF55 ONN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 108,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF55 ONN 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 2005 Land Rover Freelander (WF55 ONN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WF55 ONN Mileage History
- 30/08/202397,643 mi
- 30/08/202397,643 mi
- 23/08/202499,607 mi+1,964 mi
- 09/04/2026107,035 mi+7,428 mi
- 10/08/2026108,945 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 3,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
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