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AF52 MEL

2007 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Freelander96,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 MEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 108,572 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,040 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 105,040 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 100,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,896 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in front of battery & running close to fan (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged has cracks (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged has cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 74,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

offside rear hand brake reading low border line for mot because the nearside lock it is apass and advise but strong advise

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,761 miles

smear on wipers

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,333 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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AF52 MEL is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 96,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 MEL, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF52 MEL is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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