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AV53 WBU

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

227,706 mi
Last recorded227,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 227,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 224,121 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 224,121 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 223,494 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 223,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 222,559 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 222,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 219,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 215,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 204,674 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion starting on nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Jul 2017 190,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 176,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 162,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 148,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 134,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,170 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 111,167 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,230 miles

front number is cracked ,but still secure.

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread wearing thin.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number is cracked ,but still secure.

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread wearing thin.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,574 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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AV53 WBU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AV53 WBU, 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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AV53 WBU is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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