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YY55 GRU

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,693 mi
Last recorded93,693 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 GRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,692 miles

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

Rear rear diff bushes worn

Fail 17 Dec 2024 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear diff bushes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,687 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,282 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,242 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,597 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,609 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,309 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank strap severly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,216 miles

surface corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,844 miles

Central brake light inop

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,016 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,244 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,399 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 32,646 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GRU is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GRU, 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 YY55 GRU registered?

YY55 GRU is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is YY55 GRU safe to buy?

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