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AE54 XWU

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 114,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 114,195 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,501 miles

Propshaft not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when tail light switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Propshaft not fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,471 miles

Front to rear prop shaft missing

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front to rear prop shaft missing

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,698 miles

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

Rear Propshaft missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi - Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft missing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 77,826 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft missing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

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

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

propshaft missing

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

propshaft missing

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2020 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear tyre , screw in tread

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both door mirrors loose on pivots (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle , front bush split

rear propshaft not fitted

Fail 4 May 2020 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre , screw in tread

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both door mirrors loose on pivots (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle , front bush split

rear propshaft not fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,058 miles

both door mirrors loose fixings

rear diff front mounting spitting

Fail 2 Jul 2019 58,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both door mirrors loose fixings

rear diff front mounting spitting

Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,366 miles

both front tyres , sidewalls cracked

both rear tyres 3 mm worn on inside edge

rear diff , rubber mount splitting

Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both front tyres , sidewalls cracked

both rear tyres 3 mm worn on inside edge

rear diff , rubber mount splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,493 miles

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

Front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,506 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,539 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,540 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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AE54 XWU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 83,922 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 AE54 XWU, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 XWU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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