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YY55 DHV

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,511 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,507 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,096 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 79,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,965 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,667 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 78,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 77,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 76,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 73,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,889 miles

All 4 brake hoses slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 70,889 miles

All 4 brake hoses slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,202 miles

play in offside front anti/roll bar link

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,500 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,201 miles

osr tyre cracked and perrished

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,704 miles

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

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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YY55 DHV is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY55 DHV, 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 YY55 DHV registered?

YY55 DHV is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YY55 DHV safe to buy?

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