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AU05 XCE

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,215 mi
Last recorded43,215 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,215 miles

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

under side body and various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 42,754 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear diff noisey when driving

various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 42,738 miles

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))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,309 miles

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

Corrosion several places underside

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 42,352 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion several places underside

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion several places underside

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2022 41,851 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion several places underside

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion several places underside

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,259 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion several places underside

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,026 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,468 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft gaitor cv boot leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,480 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,478 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,484 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,544 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAS CRACKS TO SIDE WALLS !!!!

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,492 miles

nsf brake hose is damp, no sign of fluid loss during test

Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,492 miles

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)

nsf brake hose is damp, no sign of fluid loss during test

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,741 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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AU05 XCE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AU05 XCE, 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 AU05 XCE registered?

AU05 XCE is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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