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AK52 XLY

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,538 mi
Last recorded145,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 145,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 145,261 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 144,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 137,159 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 136,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 132,061 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 132,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,300 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,605 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,844 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

under tray lose

Fail 23 Sep 2013 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

under tray lose

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,810 miles

all brake pipes rusty

exhaust mounts very weak

exhaust very rusty

underside rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2012 91,807 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes rusty

exhaust mounts very weak

exhaust very rusty

underside rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,219 miles

all brake pipes starting to corode

Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake pipes starting to corode

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre sidewall

small cut in n/s/front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,859 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusty, replace at next service

Exhaust brackets rusty

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm and perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2010 71,859 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusty, replace at next service

Exhaust brackets rusty

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm and perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 61,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,432 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK52 XLY is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AK52 XLY, 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 AK52 XLY registered?

AK52 XLY is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is AK52 XLY safe to buy?

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