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AF55 XHL

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 76,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 73,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 72,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 70,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 61,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 48,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer casing corrosion evident

Pass 15 May 2013 45,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS PARTIALLY CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/F , O/S/R,N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS PARTIALLY CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/F , O/S/R,N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Fail 11 May 2010 34,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,259 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 XHL is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AF55 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

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

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