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AF05 LJA

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 118,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,084 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 106,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,545 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,779 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 66,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,517 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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AF05 LJA is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 LJA registered?

AF05 LJA is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is AF05 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 LJA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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