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AO53 SYG

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - allowing anti-roll bar to slightly chafe against suspension strut (on offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - allowing anti-roll bar to slightly chafe against suspension strut (on offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 120,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 117,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,787 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 114,783 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake showing signs of having been binding

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,092 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,206 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,166 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,997 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting detached

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,784 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 2/3 worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,784 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 2/3 worn

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

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,941 miles

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

Parking brake grabs slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,304 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,295 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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AO53 SYG is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYG, 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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AO53 SYG is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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