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5000 RG

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5000 RG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,242 miles

Areas of corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2025 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,209 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,171 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SRS warning light constantly illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,784 miles

SRS warning light constantly illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,675 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,390 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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5000 RG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,923 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 5000 RG, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5000 RG registered?

5000 RG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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