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A18 WRG

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,858 mi
Last recorded158,858 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 158,858 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 158,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 148,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 142,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 130,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears ()

Trackion control light and hill desent light on

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ball joint and drop link dust covers all deteriorated

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop shaft missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing moved clutch pedal anti slip to brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,814 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in differntial mount

advise slight play in front suspension mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,807 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in differential mounts

advise slight play in front suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front tyres worn low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in differential mounts

advise slight play in front suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,811 miles

slight wear on inside of both front tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,803 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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A18 WRG is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 84,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 WRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 WRG registered?

A18 WRG is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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