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A5 FAR

2007 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Freelander96,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,005 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 3 Sep 2024 122,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted nearside front pad retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,682 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,692 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,168 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,042 miles

handbrake borderline pass

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,446 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear light unit in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,025 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads low

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,254 miles

front inner pads appear low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,702 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

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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A5 FAR is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 96,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 FAR, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 FAR registered?

A5 FAR is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is A5 FAR safe to buy?

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