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AO52 MWV

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,317 mi
Last recorded167,317 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 MWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 167,317 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 167,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 157,345 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some componenets

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 157,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some componenets

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along bulk head to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch fluid pipe fouling on nearside steering rack arm

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along bulk head to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch fluid pipe fouling on nearside steering rack arm

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 148,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner sills and jacking points start corroding

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 138,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,410 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 129,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,163 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 116,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,512 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,904 miles

tyres have slight perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 79,904 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

tyres have slight perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,631 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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AO52 MWV is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO52 MWV, 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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AO52 MWV is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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