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AP04 VVJ

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,948 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2024 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 83,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2023 80,669 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,647 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Park brake has only just met requirements and may need attention in the near future

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 77,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Hub section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens degraded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Park brake has only just met requirements and may need attention in the near future

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,604 miles

Exhaust system has several temporary repairs but is secure and gas tight

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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,488 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads low

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

oil leak

rear diff mount collapsed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slightly perished

Nearside Rear slightly perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,711 miles

front pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,872 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,735 miles

Both auxilary belts slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,978 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 14,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,550 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 VVJ is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVJ, 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 AP04 VVJ registered?

AP04 VVJ is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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