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AU05 XEC

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,834 mi
Last recorded143,834 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 143,834 miles

rear diff mount worn

Fail 2 May 2019 143,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

play in os track rod

rear diff mount worn

Pass 3 May 2018 134,465 miles

coolant leak

os track rod

Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

coolant leak

os track rod

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,344 miles

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

brake peddle stiff

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,344 miles

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

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

brake peddle stiff

Pass 5 May 2016 120,006 miles

front deferential mount has movement

Fail 5 May 2016 120,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front deferential mount has movement

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,613 miles

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

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

advise brakes tested with tapley metre

advivse rear diff low rubber mounting worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,327 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XEC is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEC, 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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AU05 XEC is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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