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AP05 FYH

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 101,870 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 101,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,401 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 95,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,923 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,020 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,196 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,196 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,027 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 60,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,178 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,831 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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AP05 FYH is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP05 FYH, 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 AP05 FYH registered?

AP05 FYH is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is AP05 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FYH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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