2000 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · X157 BNN
2000 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 151,345 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X157 BNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2023
- 151,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X157 BNN 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 (X157 BNN) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X157 BNN Mileage History
- 08/02/2022150,059 mi
- 09/02/2022150,071 mi+12 mi
- 14/02/2023151,310 mi+1,239 mi
- 20/02/2023151,327 mi+17 mi
- 22/02/2023151,345 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,240 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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LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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