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AK55 XGE

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,503 mi
Last recorded198,503 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 198,503 miles

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

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

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

signs of coolant leak

under body corroison

Pass 18 Nov 2022 196,445 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 196,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 187,532 miles

PAS pipe starting to collapse

Fail 13 Oct 2021 187,532 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

NS and OS Headlamp lenses cloudy

PAS level low

PAS pipe starting to collapse

Pass 12 Oct 2020 182,152 miles

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

front pads getting low

oil leak rear diff

rear prop uj some play

Fail 12 Oct 2020 182,152 miles

rear prop uj some play

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

front pads getting low

oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipe between flexi &w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipe between flexi & w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 166,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipe between flexi &w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipe between flexi & w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 153,823 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,116 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel tank straps corroded but tank still secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,709 miles

Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 129,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers park across screen (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tank straps badly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 117,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tank straps badly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 108,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 103,745 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 95,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 95,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,461 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

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 XGE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK55 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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