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AO05 JYE

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,048 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,353 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

nearside and offside sills corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 10 Jul 2024 139,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

nearside and offside sills corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2023 136,232 miles

nearside sill damaged

rear sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Jun 2023 136,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside sill damaged

rear sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,445 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Light lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 124,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,352 miles

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

rear propshaft bearing rubber mount perished/ split

Fail 13 Jul 2018 119,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear propshaft bearing rubber mount perished/ split

Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 58,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,429 miles

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Worn On Outer Edge's

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,041 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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AO05 JYE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 JYE, 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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What year was AO05 JYE registered?

AO05 JYE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 JYE safe to buy?

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