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YA54 XKW

2004 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,893 mi
Last recorded138,893 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Freelander83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 138,893 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 138,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 137,581 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,599 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank support bracket heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 135,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose carrier corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 135,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,056 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriating

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriating

Offside Front tyre side wall deteriating

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,059 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece at back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,691 miles

advise high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,446 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise high level stop light not working

advise rear differential bush split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,825 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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YA54 XKW is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA54 XKW, 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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YA54 XKW is a 2004 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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