2005 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · WN55 JGZ
2005 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 67,555 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN55 JGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 67,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 JGZ 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 (WN55 JGZ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))”.
WN55 JGZ Mileage History
- 30/10/202453,528 mi
- 01/11/202453,528 mi
- 02/10/202563,123 mi+9,595 mi
- 03/10/202563,123 mi
- 22/10/202667,555 mi+4,432 mi
Average of roughly 7,095 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: Poor
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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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