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YA53 FAO

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 FAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,973 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel tank supports corroding

General corrosion to underside

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 130,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel tank supports corroding

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,316 miles

deteration of propshaft bearing rubber

some underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,490 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,481 miles

front brake back plates corroded

play in rear diff bushes

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 105,036 miles

corrosion to rear chassic

play in prop centre mounting and rear diff bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2015 105,036 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,754 miles

Exhaust rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,754 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake wheel cylinders have slight corrosion round pipe fittings

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,448 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,530 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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YA53 FAO is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA53 FAO, 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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YA53 FAO is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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