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AO04 COW

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,651 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 88,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,823 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,698 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front tyre perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car has signs of beeing stood for a long time.

o/sr n/sr and o/s/f tyre have sign of perrishing.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 47,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car has signs of beeing stood for a long time.

o/sr n/sr and o/s/f tyre have sign of perrishing.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,424 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,605 miles

power steering pipe starting to collapse

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO04 COW is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO04 COW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 COW registered?

AO04 COW is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is AO04 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 COW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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