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AP04 GSU

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,742 mi
Last recorded183,742 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 183,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated and hazy. beam images are slightly defused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and cracked but not split when tested (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in the outer tread block unable to tell if to cords or not due to dirt ingress (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 183,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated and hazy. beam images are slightly defused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and cracked but not split when tested (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in the outer tread block unable to tell if to cords or not due to dirt ingress (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

noisy bearing heard while driving for brake test advise further inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 181,533 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 179,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipe`s (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake`s (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded coil spring`s corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear shock`s weak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 175,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 173,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 170,301 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 170,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 167,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 167,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 152,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,470 miles

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

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,247 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,495 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 66,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,960 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,316 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,528 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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AP04 GSU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP04 GSU, 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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AP04 GSU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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