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AU52 YMM

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,099 mi
Last recorded167,099 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 167,099 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 167,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 166,931 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 166,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery and terminals insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe rear mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe rear mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 164,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,066 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 159,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,327 miles

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

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

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

front suspension in general is coroded

propshaft mount perished

rear suspension coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 152,201 miles

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO DETERIORATE

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN GENERAL

Pass 28 Jan 2019 146,970 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel tank brackets coroded

rear axle in general is coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,132 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

both front tyres perished

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,150 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 129,542 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

exhaust centre section corroded and outer casing peeling

n\s\f brake pipe corroding

n\s\f tyre starting to wear on the edges

n\s\r brake pipe corroding

o\s\f to n\s\r brake pipe corroding

slight play in o\s\f anti-roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box coroded and peeling

front section of exhaust is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 124,876 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box coroded and peeling

front section of exhaust is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,227 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section coroded and peeling

Pass 28 Jan 2012 11,064 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded not blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,994 miles

wear to nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,939 miles

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

wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,903 miles

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

condition of middle section of exhaust

condition of rear diff bushes

oil leak nearside rear drive shaft

security of nearside front brake hose

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,494 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,494 miles

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

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

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to offside front tyre in centres

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,560 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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AU52 YMM is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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