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A5 MLE

2011 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Freelander79,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil leaking rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,535 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 47,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 44,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,040 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 35,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,540 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 31,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 May 2017 28,472 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 28,465 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,734 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres worn close to limits across tread

Pass 12 May 2015 18,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,198 miles

rear pads worn low

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 MLE is a 2011 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,702 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 MLE, 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 15 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 MLE registered?

A5 MLE is a 2011 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is A5 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MLE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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