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AO53 SYP

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

239,909 mi
Last recorded239,909 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 239,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 230,351 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 230,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 215,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 203,110 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on minimum (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 203,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear hub bearing not tested due to severe brake bind.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 186,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

park brake just met limits required

Pass 2 Apr 2016 171,541 miles

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

near side parking brake is slow in acting & reading is low

off side front antiroll bar link is worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,877 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes are corroded, near side front brake pads are very low, engine is leaking oil, rear exhaust box is blowing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 156,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear and rear brake pipes are corroded, near side front brake pads are very low, engine is leaking oil, rear exhaust box is blowing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,178 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 147,178 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 137,880 miles

offside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded, front to rear prop shaft bearing worn and weak and close to failure, oil leak from engine bay area

Fail 10 Apr 2013 137,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded, front to rear prop shaft bearing worn and weak and close to failure, oil leak from engine bay area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,691 miles

offside rear lower light cluster damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2012 121,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear lower light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,130 miles

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

Rear differential centre mounting bush worn.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,130 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear differential centre mounting bush worn.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,921 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 SYP is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc 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 AO53 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

AO53 SYP is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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