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AU52 NBF

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 116,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light goes out when brake light applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights applied o/s/r light goes out (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop bearing rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2022 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,211 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,220 miles

rear exhaust box very thin

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,162 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,538 miles

n/s outer sill weakend by rust

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,761 miles

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

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,761 miles

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,218 miles

uneven wear on r/h/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,603 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 53,982 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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AU52 NBF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU52 NBF, 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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AU52 NBF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 NBF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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