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AU02 FJK

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 145,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 128,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,346 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake inspection advised low reading on handbrake

Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,346 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake inspection advised low reading on handbrake

Pass 3 May 2018 120,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 120,509 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

centre propshaft starting to de bond and rattle

Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

centre propshaft starting to de bond and rattle

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,463 miles

Advise coolant leak

Advise front exhaust hanger

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise coolant leak

Advise front exhaust hanger

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,606 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Advise offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Coolant leak

Front 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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Advise both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Advise offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Coolant leak

Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 102,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 102,542 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 97,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 97,410 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 92,486 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 92,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,326 miles

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2010 84,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,169 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,532 miles

Rear axle front bush split.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,374 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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AU02 FJK is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AU02 FJK, 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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AU02 FJK is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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