2000 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · X714 WSC
2000 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 86,982 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2013.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X714 WSC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2012
- 86,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X714 WSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Freelander (X714 WSC) between October 2005 and August 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2012 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
X714 WSC Mileage History
- 28/10/200541,770 mi
- 11/08/200643,944 mi+2,174 mi
- 08/08/200755,461 mi+11,517 mi
- 08/08/200755,461 mi
- 12/08/200864,185 mi+8,724 mi
- 03/08/200969,799 mi+5,614 mi
- 09/08/201078,490 mi+8,691 mi
- 10/08/201078,490 mi
- 05/08/201183,684 mi+5,194 mi
- 31/07/201286,965 mi+3,281 mi
- 03/08/201286,982 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 11 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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