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AU05 XCT

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,114 mi
Last recorded224,114 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 224,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 224,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 217,099 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 216,936 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 207,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 204,520 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened upper top bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 200,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 193,362 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Central Seat belt missing.

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

Fuel tank support straps corroded/holed, still adequately supported.

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S & N/S inner sills at rear slightly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 193,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All four coil springs corroded.

Central Seat belt missing.

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

Fuel tank support straps corroded/holed, still adequately supported.

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S & N/S inner sills at rear slightly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 173,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 173,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 166,521 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 166,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 154,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 138,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 122,917 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 109,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,117 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 XCT is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 AU05 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

AU05 XCT is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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