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AU05 YDF

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 9 Oct 2025 62,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2024 61,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,869 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED / POOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH VERY POOR / BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower REAR ENGINE STEADY BAR BUSH BROKEN AWAY

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED / POOR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 57,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED / POOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH VERY POOR / BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower REAR ENGINE STEADY BAR BUSH BROKEN AWAY

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED / POOR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY / POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY /POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose *** FUEL TANK STRAPS ( SUPPORT CAGE/FRAME) CORRODED / VERY POOR *** (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded **** FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BANJO / PIPE **** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ***** FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BANJO/ PIPE ***** (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY / POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY /POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose *** FUEL TANK STRAPS ( SUPPORT CAGE/FRAME) CORRODED / VERY POOR *** (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,154 miles

Water inside O/S/R stop tail lamp.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,626 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,685 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,015 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,015 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 YDF is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

AU05 YDF is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 YDF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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