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AE55 XRV

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 137,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 119,722 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,722 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,870 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2017 111,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,267 miles

Central Rear Oil leak differential leaking due to propshaft play ()

Central Rear exhaust back box has a broken support arm

Central Rear propshaft play between differential and universal joint

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,263 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Rear Oil leak differential leaking due to propshaft play ()

Central Rear exhaust back box has a broken support arm

Central Rear propshaft play between differential and universal joint

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,190 miles

nearside rear exhaust box mount detatched

Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear exhaust box mount detatched

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,954 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,067 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,067 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE55 XRV is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE55 XRV, 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 AE55 XRV registered?

AE55 XRV is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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