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AP53 MTE

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,036 mi
Last recorded120,036 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,519 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,393 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear poor

mirrors poorly secured

offside rear tyre perishing

vibration on road test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,871 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,024 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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AP53 MTE is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 MTE registered?

AP53 MTE is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is AP53 MTE safe to buy?

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