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AR05 DVM

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slight worn

Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded

fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,823 miles

fuel tank straps very corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,821 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside front excessive brake wear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre old perished 225/55zr17

fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 121,570 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine knocks

Pass 1 Aug 2017 114,862 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box blowing

fuel tank strap rusted & holed

Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,469 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar retaining device missing electric socket cover (6.6.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box blowing

fuel tank strap rusted & holed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,010 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,122 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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AR05 DVM is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR05 DVM, 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 AR05 DVM registered?

AR05 DVM is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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