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AV51 DYF

2002 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Freelander86,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,968 miles

GENRAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS UNABLE TO BE TESTED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

REAR DIFF BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

Fail 9 Jan 2026 154,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

GENRAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS UNABLE TO BE TESTED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

REAR DIFF BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2024 148,917 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 148,743 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 148,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 148,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,038 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2021 148,038 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,590 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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AV51 DYF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 DYF, 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 AV51 DYF registered?

AV51 DYF is a 2002 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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