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BC04 NJV

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,310 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 86,743 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Rear parking only met legal requirement

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,307 miles

underside undersealed /painted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside painted[undersealed]

Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside painted[undersealed]

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,980 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,898 miles

Central Rear diff bush worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,143 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,482 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 72,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,145 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 55,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,441 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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BC04 NJV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC04 NJV, 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 BC04 NJV registered?

BC04 NJV is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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