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AW04 BGV

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,379 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens scratched an dproducing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some transmission noise noted when driving (brake test),

Fail 6 Mar 2026 154,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear section is insecure and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens scratched an dproducing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some transmission noise noted when driving (brake test),

Pass 24 Mar 2025 151,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy further investigation advised (5.1.3 (b) (i))

on brake test slight knocking noise from front nothing found on test advise further investigation

Fail 18 Mar 2025 151,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy further investigation advised (5.1.3 (b) (i))

on brake test slight knocking noise from front nothing found on test advise further investigation

Pass 18 Mar 2024 147,563 miles

A misting of diesel noted around fuel filter area, no leak found at test, advise further investigation

Both rear inner sills corroding at rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaitor perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer c/v gaitor has grease around large clip

Fail 15 Mar 2024 147,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A misting of diesel noted around fuel filter area, no leak found at test, advise further investigation

Both rear inner sills corroding at rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaitor perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer c/v gaitor has grease around large clip

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,936 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 143,934 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,122 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroding at front hose connections not deemed excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and insecure, advise repair very soon

Rear diff front mounting bracket bush deteriorated, advise repair very soon

Fail 8 Mar 2022 140,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroding at front hose connections not deemed excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and insecure, advise repair very soon

Rear diff front mounting bracket bush deteriorated, advise repair very soon

Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,843 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 138,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,155 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,771 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,730 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,483 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,017 miles

all rear metal brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes are starting to rust

near side rear tyre has some cracking and some wear on the side wall

slight play in off side front track rod end

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run flat

Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run flat

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,073 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,073 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,540 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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AW04 BGV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 AW04 BGV, 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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AW04 BGV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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