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AU04 XEF

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 167,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 167,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 161,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 155,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 12 Apr 2017 138,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axle seal leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,766 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,766 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 101,838 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 101,838 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 82,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 63,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,805 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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AU04 XEF is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU04 XEF, 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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AU04 XEF is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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