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AK57 ELH

2007 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,228 mi
Last recorded228,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Freelander96,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ELH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 228,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 224,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 218,478 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

injectors blowing from lower seals to cylinder head

Fail 24 Nov 2023 218,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear out of balance offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

injectors blowing from lower seals to cylinder head

Pass 15 Nov 2022 206,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 195,882 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 195,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 190,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside damage in b zone less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 190,144 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside damage in b zone less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 179,430 miles

oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2018 168,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 154,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 134,235 miles

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,926 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,215 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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AK57 ELH is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 96,726 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 AK57 ELH, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 ELH registered?

AK57 ELH is a 2007 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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