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AE05 XEP

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 157,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges perished and cracked..... also low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

various steel brake pipes rusted

Fail 12 May 2017 157,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing not attached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges perished and cracked..... also low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

various steel brake pipes rusted

Pass 13 May 2016 147,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 147,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 147,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Undertray shows evidence of possible fuel leak but no visible leaks

Pass 12 May 2015 138,766 miles

various steel brake pipes surface corroding

Pass 9 May 2014 129,443 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 129,443 miles

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

Rear diff mount is worn.

Pass 13 May 2013 119,579 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 119,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wipers split

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 108,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,961 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,620 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 XEP is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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