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AP02 YJW

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 163,542 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 160,997 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 160,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 157,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 156,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 151,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 145,008 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 145,005 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 123,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,061 miles

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

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)

front discs wown

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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)

front discs wown

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,006 miles

rear diff mount badly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 63,435 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,486 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,762 miles

front plate

Pass 18 Jul 2005 21,059 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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AP02 YJW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP02 YJW, 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 AP02 YJW registered?

AP02 YJW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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