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AE56 AWY

2006 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Freelander86,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 167,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 159,988 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,452 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 144,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 137,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,769 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low/cracked badly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess split/badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low/badly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low/cracked badly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess split/badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low/badly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas of under body. (6.1.B.2)

Decorative side bars corroded,broken and insecure.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,456 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on their inner edges, cracked and perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,351 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s outer handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f running board bracket severley corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,344 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2014 92,317 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 65,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,500 miles

n/s wiper blade splite and not clearing fully

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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AE56 AWY is a 2006 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 86,882 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 AE56 AWY, 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 20 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 AWY registered?

AE56 AWY is a 2006 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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