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AV54 EXC

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,646 miles

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

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

propshaft removed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,706 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,645 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,276 miles

both front wishbones corroding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

some play in n/s track rod end on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Aug 2015 94,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,196 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

rear diff top front mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2013 75,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

rear diff top front mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,604 miles

rear axle top mounting deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2012 71,604 miles

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

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

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

rear axle top mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,955 miles

yor number plates may no pass nex m o t

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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AV54 EXC is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV54 EXC, 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 AV54 EXC registered?

AV54 EXC is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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