2004 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · WJ04 RYZ
2004 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 120,984 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ04 RYZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 120,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ04 RYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Freelander (WJ04 RYZ) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ04 RYZ Mileage History
- 19/11/2021119,951 mi
- 19/11/2021119,951 mi
- 12/12/2022120,984 mi+1,033 mi
Average of roughly 972 miles per year across 3 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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