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YA53 VNB

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,139 mi
Last recorded127,139 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,139 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 120,843 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 101,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,741 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,343 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 VNB is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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