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AK52 YKM

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

186,381 mi
Last recorded186,381 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 186,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 184,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 182,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 174,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 169,729 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn, 3mm left

some corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

tow bar rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2019 163,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,939 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,785 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre belt (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil residue rear diff areas

under body and chassis general corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,911 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear oil leak diff area

oil leak engine area

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,697 miles

Both front wishbone pin/bushes are deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear differential centre mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,250 miles

play to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 Dec 2013 118,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,095 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 114,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,713 miles

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

axle support bush worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,963 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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AK52 YKM is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AK52 YKM, 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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AK52 YKM is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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