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AS05 VCS

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 VCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 100,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,331 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inside wing where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

petrol tank straps corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 95,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inside wing where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,546 miles

fuel tank support corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,770 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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AS05 VCS is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AS05 VCS, 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 AS05 VCS registered?

AS05 VCS is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AS05 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS05 VCS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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