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AO53 SXM

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

downstream lambda sensor wiring damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

downstream lambda sensor wiring damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 27 Mar 2013 49,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,641 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,242 miles

back exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm nearside front 2mm also bald inner offside front 2+mm

random misfire on engine

Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm nearside front 2mm also bald inner offside front 2+mm

random misfire on engine

Fail 15 Feb 2008 20,841 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

back exhaust box corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,841 miles

back exhaust box corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,105 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 17,105 miles

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

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

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

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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AO53 SXM is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AO53 SXM, 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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What year was AO53 SXM registered?

AO53 SXM is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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