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YA53 VNF

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 160,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,073 miles

All brake pipes greased

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 145,073 miles

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

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

All brake pipes greased

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,642 miles

Rear Inner suspension arm inner bolts do not meet nylocks

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,618 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Fail 13 Dec 2019 124,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,008 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,464 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,069 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 40,095 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,421 miles

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

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 VNF is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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