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AV02 XAW

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

171,967 mi
Last recorded171,967 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 171,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 169,080 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 158,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure/now removed

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,336 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 145,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 138,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,455 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 132,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 125,470 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,941 miles

drive shaft to the rear wheels is missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,512 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 77,384 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,430 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,309 miles

no coolant in tank

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,109 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 16 Feb 2006 24,166 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 XAW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XAW, 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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What year was AV02 XAW registered?

AV02 XAW is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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