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AF55 XHJ

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,515 mi
Last recorded150,515 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,484 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,307 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 142,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,030 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 135,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 129,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,359 miles

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

Rear diff mount worn

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 114,643 miles

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)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,571 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,571 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,832 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,213 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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AF55 XHJ is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AF55 XHJ, 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 AF55 XHJ registered?

AF55 XHJ is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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