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AF05 LHX

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,369 mi
Last recorded129,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,369 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 129,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,754 miles

Fuel tank support cradle corroded but still consider fuel tank secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 123,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support cradle corroded but still consider fuel tank secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

diesel smell under bonnet, no leak found at time of test

rear diff, front mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage! (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust deteriorating!

wipers do not self park but can be parked manualy!

Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working faulty (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage! (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorating!

smoke in intermediate rev range!

wipers do not self park but can be parked manualy!

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

customer advised rear diff mounts collapsed

Pass 4 May 2012 80,085 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 21 Apr 2011 75,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,895 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,728 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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AF05 LHX is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF05 LHX, 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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AF05 LHX is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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