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AU05 XCS

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,006 mi
Last recorded71,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,006 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 71,002 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,297 miles

Front tyres wearing x2

Fail 30 May 2018 65,297 miles

Front tyres wearing x2

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,913 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 XCS is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XCS, 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 AU05 XCS registered?

AU05 XCS is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XCS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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