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AO04 HLV

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,167 mi
Last recorded147,167 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 146,160 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle suspension and underside

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 135,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential front bush completely failed

Fail 17 Nov 2016 130,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotton (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential front bush completely failed

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,300 miles

Centre prop shaft missing

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,402 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,045 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,045 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 5 Oct 2010 84,185 miles

rear diff mounting rubber split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,185 miles

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

rear diff mounting rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,448 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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AO04 HLV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AO04 HLV, 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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AO04 HLV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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