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AO04 SZC

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,577 mi
Last recorded156,577 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 156,577 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe running along bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 156,577 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe running along bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 155,336 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 152,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged FERELL CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF BUSH SERVERLY WORN [REAR PROP REMOVED

Fail 19 Jun 2018 152,046 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiD BULBS FITTED TO NONE COMPATIBLE LAMPS (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged FERELL CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF BUSH SERVERLY WORN [REAR PROP REMOVED

Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,593 miles

Nearside Front tyre has kerb damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,408 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

front number plate cracked

all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,105 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2013 108,105 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,310 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,439 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 SZC is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO04 SZC, 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 SZC is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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