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AO52 WLZ

2002 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diffractal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Feb 2025 140,321 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn tone weak

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise wheel needs removing in order to inspect pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Underseal on the underbody of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,506 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle including suspension parts

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 135,384 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet doesn't open (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,367 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 130,372 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mount ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 124,474 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,561 miles

filter housing underside misting in fuel oil

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

filter housing underside misting in fuel oil

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 109,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 102,090 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,887 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side and near side lower arms rusty

rear seats removed and vehicle made into van

suspect noise from rear bearings / diff

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side and near side lower arms rusty

rear seats removed and vehicle made into van

suspect noise from rear bearings / diff

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,717 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,160 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 WLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO52 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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