2004 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · WV04 KWL
2004 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 137,759 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV04 KWL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 137,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV04 KWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Freelander (WV04 KWL) between June 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
WV04 KWL Mileage History
- 18/06/200730,580 mi
- 17/06/200839,502 mi+8,922 mi
- 22/06/200949,182 mi+9,680 mi
- 16/06/201058,997 mi+9,815 mi
- 23/03/201162,791 mi+3,794 mi
- 29/05/201263,944 mi+1,153 mi
- 12/03/201364,938 mi+994 mi
- 10/05/201467,938 mi+3,000 mi
- 15/05/201571,424 mi+3,486 mi
- 16/05/201571,424 mi
- 13/05/201674,869 mi+3,445 mi
- 12/05/201778,318 mi+3,449 mi
- 16/05/201879,982 mi+1,664 mi
- 15/05/201980,869 mi+887 mi
- 22/06/202081,888 mi+1,019 mi
- 16/06/202194,734 mi+12,846 mi
- 16/06/202194,734 mi
- 30/05/2022104,112 mi+9,378 mi
- 30/05/2022104,112 mi
- 07/06/2023112,481 mi+8,369 mi
- 12/06/2024121,826 mi+9,345 mi
- 05/06/2025129,917 mi+8,091 mi
- 11/06/2026137,759 mi+7,842 mi
Average of roughly 5,647 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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
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