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AV02 WCG

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,432 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer skin of silencer corroded

Propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,643 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer skin of silencer corroded

Propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Fail 10 Feb 2025 126,643 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer skin of silencer corroded

Propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Pass 5 Feb 2024 123,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer skin of silencer corroded

Propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,236 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,807 miles

Front & rear indictors faded slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,798 miles

Central general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,449 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 110,515 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,800 miles

all indicators showing white

corrosion to wishbones

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,544 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,615 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,721 miles

os + nsr tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,164 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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AV02 WCG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Gold 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 AV02 WCG, 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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AV02 WCG is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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