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AK55 TAU

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,854 mi
Last recorded107,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,864 miles

brake fluid level down

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

brake fluid level down

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,486 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,678 miles

eyelevel brake light not working

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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AK55 TAU is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK55 TAU, 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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AK55 TAU is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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