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AE55 ZRN

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 156,604 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner shaft gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 151,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 148,177 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,808 miles

Chip in windscreen, centre

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside & nearside door mirrors slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 143,807 miles

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

Chip in windscreen, centre

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside & nearside door mirrors slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 143,160 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Boot handle broken but still opens the boot.

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 143,159 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Boot handle broken but still opens the boot.

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 130,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,991 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,559 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,979 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2010 30,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 23,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,118 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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AE55 ZRN is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZRN, 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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AE55 ZRN is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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