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AE05 HJC

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,584 mi
Last recorded152,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,758 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and sub-frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition / rusty

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Fail 22 Sep 2022 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and sub-frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition / rusty

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,983 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 139,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.03 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at chassis nr subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 131,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.03 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure support cage corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at chassis nr subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 126,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank support bracket slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank support bracket slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,418 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and mounting corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,204 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (Marked) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,310 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 91,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 83,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,600 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,113 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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AE05 HJC is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AE05 HJC, 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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AE05 HJC is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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