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AJ05 COB

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,788 mi
Last recorded157,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 COB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 157,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,757 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 150,757 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 150,698 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear stop lights illuminate when rear fog light is switched on (4.5.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Rear Seats folded, seat belts unable to be fully inspected

Pass 15 Nov 2023 142,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 142,910 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Foot panel bracket holders corroded/damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from the brake drum to the brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door not operating

Offside Lower Foot panel bracket holders corroded/damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seats folded at the time of test

coolant level low

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,100 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Lower Foot panel connected bracket holders corroded/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers door window does not operate properly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passengers seat folded at the time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Lower Foot panel connected bracket holders corroded/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers door window does not operate properly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passengers seat folded at the time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Foot panel connected bracket holder corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door window does not operate properly

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Foot panel connected bracket holder corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door window does not operate properly

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,379 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 99,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 86,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,736 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,711 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,848 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AJ05 COB is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ05 COB, 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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AJ05 COB is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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