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AU52 ZBW

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,991 mi
Last recorded160,991 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,107 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 157,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 154,328 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 154,326 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 149,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 149,211 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 144,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 144,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 139,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.03 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,545 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe around chassis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe around chassis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 132,588 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe around chassis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe around chassis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,531 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear diff mounting unserviceable

Fail 28 Nov 2017 128,531 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear diff mounting unserviceable

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,923 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,930 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 114,760 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 18 May 2015 114,760 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,573 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 106,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,696 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 97,696 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 61,747 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,747 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 48,453 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)

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 ZBW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU52 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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