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YY55 VFG

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,632 mi
Last recorded179,632 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Freelander84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 179,632 miles

advise auxillary belt noisy

advise front to rear propshaft has been removed

advise o/s/r inner w/arch loose fouling tyre

advise oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 179,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r o/s/r inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise auxillary belt noisy

advise front to rear propshaft has been removed

advise o/s/r inner w/arch loose fouling tyre

advise oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 179,624 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear DIFF BEARING SEAL OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Feb 2018 169,681 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 169,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 152,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 152,361 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam drivers (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure rear double (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,330 miles

o/s/f spring top plate bearing worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 132,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 132,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 122,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 109,102 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,730 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,349 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,650 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,608 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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YY55 VFG is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY55 VFG, 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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YY55 VFG is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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