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A16 YGO

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,066 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,672 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,543 miles

front exhaust clip broken

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,543 miles

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

front exhaust clip broken

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,041 miles

excessive movement in rear diff mounting bushes

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,700 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,030 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre wearing low @ 3mm

rear silencer casing corroded

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,904 miles

exhaust poor con

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,402 miles

Backbox corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,529 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,710 miles

o/s/f headlight bulb incorrectly fitted, i have fitted this for the customer,

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing signs of cracking. 225/55/17h

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,541 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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A16 YGO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A16 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 YGO registered?

A16 YGO is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is A16 YGO safe to buy?

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