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AE02 VWU

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

190,516 mi
Last recorded190,516 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 190,516 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 188,280 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 186,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 184,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 184,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 183,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 180,853 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar touching suspension leg

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Fail 12 Apr 2019 180,847 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front anti roll bar fouling suspension leg

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 178,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 175,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 172,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brake drums corroded but not weakened

rear differential mounting worn

surface corrosion to underside

under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 30 Mar 2016 172,790 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear differential mounting worn

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2015 169,068 miles

rear diff mounting defective

Pass 11 Mar 2014 164,077 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 160,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

All tyres are perished and starting to split on side walls.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 151,662 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 140,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2011 140,212 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,169 miles

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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AE02 VWU is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AE02 VWU, 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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AE02 VWU is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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