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AF02 FWS

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,076 miles

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 25 Nov 2015 136,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle very dirty underneath

Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,161 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 132,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 13 Jun 2013 123,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,102 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AF02 FWS is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF02 FWS, 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 AF02 FWS registered?

AF02 FWS is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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