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AB51 GAB

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,580 mi
Last recorded167,580 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 GAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 167,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 138,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 138,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 129,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,350 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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AB51 GAB is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AB51 GAB, 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 AB51 GAB registered?

AB51 GAB is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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