Land Rover Freelander (2005)
2005 Land Rover Freelander
CarHunch analysed 18,158 real MOT records for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Freelander's 73.2% first-time pass rate falls noticeably short of the UK average of 80%, and here's the real concern: 42.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd expect. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (73.4% and 73.1% respectively), so fuel type won't be your deciding factor.
These Freelanders are averaging 85,313 miles—reasonable for their age—but they're racking up an average of 5.17 failures per test and a hefty 27.7 advisories, suggesting they're nickel-and-diming owners with recurring issues. If you're considering one, budget for maintenance and request a full service history; better yet, have a trusted mechanic inspect the suspension, cooling system, and transmission before you commit, as these are typical wear points on ageing Freelanders.
What to check before buying a 2005 Land Rover Freelander
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (80%) | 14,612 | 73.1% | 5.28 |
| Petrol (19%) | 3,531 | 73.4% | 4.72 |
| LPG (0%) | 15 | 76.6% | 3.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Land Rover Freelander vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Land Rover Freelander vehicles fall between 72,787 and 104,934 miles.
2005 Land Rover Freelander — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,172 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Land Rover Freelander
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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68.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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64.1%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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49.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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43.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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43.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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43.2%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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