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Y5 KGW

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,683 mi
Last recorded109,683 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 KGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,683 miles

coolant level low topped up with water for test

engine oil level low (topped up for test)

prop shaft missing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,790 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,983 miles

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

front tyres and n/s/r cracking in tread

oil leak on rear driveshaft in diff

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,946 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,655 miles

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

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,786 miles

Rear differential mount worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,437 miles

o/s/r tyre worn at outer shoulder

Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn at outer shoulder

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,581 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,787 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,787 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,307 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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Y5 KGW is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel 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 Y5 KGW, 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 Y5 KGW registered?

Y5 KGW is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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