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AP04 VJU

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,263 mi
Last recorded178,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 178,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassis is corroding

propshaft missing

the exhaust system is corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2019 178,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassis is corroding

propshaft missing

the exhaust system is corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,656 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 147,656 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,075 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,808 miles

Unable to check brake pipes properly due to grease covering

bearing noise noted on brake test, poss centre prop

exhaust system corroded

hand brake effort slightly low

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,060 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 VJU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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